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Hotspots are thought to form due to mantle plumes. This is the upwelling of high temperature material from deep within the mantle. This high temperature material causes partial melting of the shallow mantle and overlying crust leading to a "hotspot" and volcanism.
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∙ 12y agoNEAR VOLCANOES CLOSE TO THE TECTONIC PLATES AND BY THE MANTLE PLUME
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How does heat in the Earth's mantle relate to hotspots and geysers?
Hotspots and geysers transfer heat from the Earth's mantle to the Earth's surface.
What happens after subduction?
trenches and hotspots are created
What happens at a hotspot?
Hotspots are locations that are prone to volcanic activity.
Which plate boundary is marked by deep-sea trenches volcanic mountain chains and severe earthquakes?
Hotspots
Where are the most hotspots located?
Many hot-spots are found in "the ring of fire" which surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
Do composite volcanoes form at subduction?
Usually, yes. Occasionally, though they can form in rift zones or at continental hotspots.
Is it true that hotspots form where a plume of magma rises through the crust from mantle?
True
Do solitary volcanoes form as a result of hot spots?
the hotspots of volcanoes are when they are near tectonic plates when diverting or coliding
How many biodiversity hotspots are found in Africa?
8 biodiversity hotspots are found in africa
Is boingo wifi any good?
I travel a lot and you can connect to loads of hotspots, not just boingo hotspots but other operators hotspots across the world. I would recommend
Where are hotspots for tornadoes?
Hotspots for tornadoes in the United States include Tornado Alley, which covers parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, as well as Dixie Alley in the southeastern US. Other regions prone to tornadoes include parts of the Midwest and Great Plains. Tornadoes can also occur in other parts of the world, but with less frequency than in the central US.
Where are the Wi-Fi hotspots in Cape Town South Africa?
There are a number of hotspots in Cape Town. For a website with various updated information on hotspots throughout the world, see the Related Link.
What are the release dates for Healthy Hotspots - 2013?
Healthy Hotspots - 2013 was released on: USA: 13 May 2013
What are the release dates for Extreme - 2009 Miami Hotspots?
Extreme - 2009 Miami Hotspots was released on: USA: 2009
Where do hotspot volcanoes form?
Volcano hotspots form when there is a buildup of pressure within the volcano. This pressure pushes molten lava up causing the earth to crack. These cracks then spew out the molten lava.
Where are Nintendo WiFi hot spots?
There are hotspots in Future Shops, and look for hotspots in http://www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm
How does the heat in the Earth mantle relate to hotspots and geysers?
Hotspots and geysers transfer heat from the Earth's mantle to the Earth's surface.
