Volcano Formation Explained
Subduction of oceanic crust leads to the formation of magma plumes as volatile materials and water are released under heat and pressure. This process creates island arcs, such as the Aleutian and Philippine Islands, which are chains of volcanoes emerging from the ocean. Additionally, hotspots arise from unusually hot regions in the mantle, resulting in volcanic islands that are not linked to subduction.In this clip
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Episode 111: Plate Tectonics
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