PMT - hotspots Flashcards
1
Q
what are hotspots?
A
areas of volcanic activity that are not related to plate boundaries
2
Q
what happens at hotspots?
A
hot magma plumes from the
mantle rise and burn through weaker parts of the crust
3
Q
what can hotspots create?
A
volcanoes and islands
4
Q
what is an example of hotspots creating a chain of islands?
A
hawaii
