Which mechanism increases the explosive potential when magma's viscosity increases in a volcano?

💡 Explanation

When magma viscosity increases, volatile gases cannot escape the magma easily because the high viscosity hinders bubble nucleation and rise, causing pressure buildup and eventually leading to explosive eruption. Therefore gas accumulation results, rather than reduced supply, rapid effusion or decreased pressure which depend on separate geological processes.

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