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Which outcome occurs when the rate volcanic outgassing decreases rapidly before pyroclastic eruptions?

A)Magma viscosity increases significantly
B)Plinian column height increases rapidly
C)Lahar formation probability decreases
D)Effusive lava flow rate stabilizes

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Rapid outgassing decrease causes increased magma viscosity because bubble formation reduces, solidifying the material, thereby raising its resistance to flow; therefore viscosity goes up, providing building blocks for future eruption, rather than lowered pressures facilitating flow.

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