Composite volcano magma contains more silica, SiO 2, than that of a shield volcano and is therefore stickier (more viscous).This stickiness plugs up the volcano, causing pressure to build-up. The result is an explosive, dangerous eruption.omposite volcano magma contains more silica, SiO 2, than that of a shield volcano and is therefore stickier (more viscous).
Historically, in North American banking, the prime rate was the actual interest rate, although this is no longer the case. The prime rate varies little among banks and adjustments are generally made by banks at the same time, although this does not happen frequently. The prime rate is currently 3.25% in the United States and 2.85% in Canada.
What is the current TSP G Fund interest rate? As of April 2017, the TSP G Fund interest rate is 2.375%. The rate is calculated monthly, based on the average yield of all U.S. Treasury securities with 4 or more years to maturity. The chart and table below show the recent history of the G Fund rate. You can see that interest rates have been rising: