Plume tectonics – myth or reality?

The paper is dedicated to the role of mantle plumes in the formation of large igneous provinces. From different regions of the world facts are mentioned that contradict key points of plume tectonics. Closer attention is paid to classical volcanic provinces on Hawaiian islands and in Iceland, as well...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yu. I. Daragan-Sushchov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Saint-Petersburg Mining University 2017-02-01
Series:Записки Горного института
Online Access:https://pmi.spmi.ru/index.php/pmi/article/view/9388?setLocale=en_US