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Describe the consistency of the lava/magma in quiet and explosive eruptions

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The consistency of lava expelled from effusive eruptions is similar to that of a raw egg, while in an explosive eruption, the volcano expels lava is thicker more similar to a soft-boiled, hard-boiled and scrambled egg or even the shell.

The consistency of magma.  This viscous liquid can range from the consistency of syrup to extremely stiff, with little or no flow apparent. This is regulated by the amount of silica in the lava, with higher levels of the mineral resulting in a higher viscosity.

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