English Explanatory Dictionary

mantle plume

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An upwelling of abnormally hot molten material from the Earth's mantle which spreads sideways when it reaches the lithosphere.

Word forms

mantle plume mantle plumes
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