Hot Spots (infra-plate volcanoes) Flashcards
1
Q
Where do hotspots occur?
A
Across a stable mantle, plume, or hotspot
2
Q
give an example of where a hotspot is found
A
Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean
3
Q
what are the processes that make hotspots occur?
A
Large upwelling of magma from deep inside the mantle.
melting and thinning of the crust
4
Q
Is there much volcanic activity?
A
Regular eruptions of runny lava
5
Q
is there much earthquake activity?
A
Minor earthquakes associated with volcanic activity