Which risk increases when rhyolitic lava viscosity diminishes as it flows?

💡 Explanation

Increased explosive potential arises from magma degassing reduction preventing pressure build-up during viscous flow, because decreased viscosity allows gases to escape causing less volatile build-up resulting in effusive eruptions, rather than explosive. Decreased `volatile exsolution` is a key mechanism; therefore "C" is correct.

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