What is a mantle plume SIMPLE DEFINITION PLEASE

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Fabien Greard · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T17:43:55+0000

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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