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What is a mantle plume SIMPLE DEFINITION PLEASE​
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What is a mantle plume

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Answer: A localized column of hot magma rising by convection in the mantle, believed to cause volcanic activity in hot spots, such as the Hawaiian Islands, away from plate margins.

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