Hot Spots

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What is a hot spot?

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A hot spot is a location on the Earth's surface that has experienced active volcanism for a long period of time, often due to a plume of hot material rising from the mantle.

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What happens to the age of the crust as one moves away from a hot spot?

Back

The crust gets older as one moves away from a hot spot.

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Where are most volcanoes found?

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Most volcanoes are found in the Ring of Fire.

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What geological feature is commonly formed at a hot spot?

Back

A volcano is commonly formed at a hot spot.

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What is the primary force inside the mantle that causes the Earth's plates to move?

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Convection is the primary force inside the mantle that causes the Earth's plates to move.

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What is the relationship between a hot spot and tectonic plates?

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The tectonic plate moves over a stationary hot spot, leading to the formation of volcanoes.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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How do hot spots differ from tectonic plate boundaries?

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Hot spots are not located at tectonic plate boundaries; they can occur within tectonic plates.

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What is the process of subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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What is the role of convection currents in the mantle?

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Convection currents in the mantle help to drive the movement of tectonic plates.