Which risk emerged in early Byzantine warfare when Greek fire was transferred?

💡 Explanation

Backflash in pumping systems led Greek fire to explode within the devices because incomplete combustion could ignite fuel inside the pump's return path. Therefore, A is correct; rather than direct flame spread or boiling during transfer outside the pump.

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