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geological hotspots
Coverage of geological hotspots in the Nexus archive.
- New paper argues history, not mantle plume, powers Yellowstone
A new paper challenges the traditional mantle plume theory, suggesting the Farallon plate's historical influence, rather than a hotspot, powers Yellowstone's volcanic activity. The study links the plate's subduction to stress patterns enabling magma to reach the surface, reshaping North America's geological features.