Which phenomenon causes effusive volcanism at mid-ocean ridges when magma upwells?

💡 Explanation

When magma upwells at mid-ocean ridges, decompression melting of the asthenosphere occurs because reduced pressure lowers the melting point, leading to lava flows. Therefore effusive volcanism results, rather than plume instability, hydration, or crystallization which require different geological settings and processes.

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