How does the amount of silica in magma affect the viscosity of magma?

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Rana · Answer 1 · 2022-09-06T20:11:41+0000

Higher silica content means higher viscosity. But lower temperatures and low gas content mean higher viscosity. Hence, lower viscosity and low gas content mean higher temperature of magma.

How does the amount of silica in magma affect the viscosity of magma?

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