What can occur during the evolution of a hot spot?

A. formation of a fold and thrust belt
B. an initial period of subsidence as magmas rise from the mantle
C. thickening of the crust beneath a passive margin
D. formation of rifts that radiate out from the hot spot
E. None of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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