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What has J Tuzo Wilson contributed to the theory of plate tectonics?

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John Tuzo Wilson had two major contributions to the solidification of the theory of plate tectonics, the introduction of hotspots, and the recognition of transform boundaries. ... He proposed that the source of volcanic rock for these areas are plumes rising from a 'hot spot' within stable core of a mantle convection cell.

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John Tuzo Wilson had two major contributions to the solidification of the theory of plate tectonics, the introduction of hotspots, and the recognition of transform boundaries. ... He proposed that the source of volcanic rock for these areas are plumes rising from a 'hot spot' within stable core of a mantle convection cell.
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