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What happens when buoyant mantle material gets near Earth's surface?
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What happens when buoyant mantle material gets near Earth's surface?

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When buoyant mantle material gets near the Earth's surface it well be unable to subduct under the continental crust of the Earth. This makes it possible for the said material to able to form mountains. 
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