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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Entire glossary Search for term: viscosity Volcanology The ability of a liquid to flow. Basalt magma has a relatively low viscosity making it runny, whereas rhyolite magma has a high viscosity making the magma thick and sticky. Related keywords (1): explosive to top Back to previous page

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