What can occur during the evolution of a hot spot?

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


Answer: A

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