Large-scale flow of Indian Ocean asthenosphere driven by Reunion plume
Volcanic hotspot islands are thought to be surface manifestations of mantle plumes that rise from the core–mantle boundary. When mantle plumes approach the surface, their mostly vertical rise must be deflected into near-horizontal flow beneath tectonic plates. This creates an opportunity to constrai...
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| פורמט: | Journal article |
| שפה: | English |
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Nature Research
2019
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