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Which type of magma would you expect to produce the most explosive volcanic eruption?

a. high percentage of silica (SiO2) with high gas content

b. low percentage of silica (SiO2) with high gas content

c. low percentage of silica (SiO2) with low gas content

d. high percentage of silica (SiO2) with low gas content

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The correct answer is option A.
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