Which volcanic outcome increases when basalt viscosity rises?

💡 Explanation

Increased basalt viscosity enhances trapped gas pressure, therefore escalating explosive potential via volatile release, a process called volatile fractionation, rather than forming shield volcanoes or promoting lava flow, because lower viscosity basalt allows more efficient degassing.

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