What two types of volcanic features result from volcanism above a mantle plume? How are hot spots

related to plate boundaries? What will be an ideal response?


Mantle plumes are responsible for linear chains of volcanoes in the oceans, as seen in the Hawaii-
Emperor Chain. They are also responsible for flood basalts, vast flat-lying areas of overlapping lava
flows. Hot spots are not related to plate boundaries; most cause intra-plate volcanism.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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