Which of the following is not interpreted to be related to a continental hot spot?

A) Afar region of east Africa
B) High elevations of Tibet
C) Yellowstone
D) Snake River Plain of Idaho
E) All of these are related to a continental hot spot.


B) High elevations of Tibet

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