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Volcanoes are primarily found at tectonic plate boundaries, specifically at divergent and convergent boundaries. At divergent boundaries, such as mid-ocean ridges, magma rises to create new crust. At convergent boundaries, one plate is forced under another, leading to melting and the formation of magma that can result in volcanic activity. Additionally, hotspots, which are areas where plumes of hot mantle material rise, can also produce volcanoes, independent of tectonic plate boundaries.

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