Which outcome occurs when crustal magma density decreases?

💡 Explanation

A decrease of magma density will reduce the crustal buoyancy because isostasy balances density variations; therefore the mantle plume subsides, rather than promote explosive eruptions, which need volatile build-up and upward propulsion.

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