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Explain the concept of mantle plumes and their role in plate tectonics.
Explain the concept of mantle plumes and their role in plate tectonics.
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Mantle plumes are upwellings of hot, buoyant mantle material that originate at the boundary between the mantle and the core. They can cause volcanic hotspots and create large igneous provinces, influencing plate movements and continental drift.