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| Author: | NewsPoster [ Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Icelandic volcano sits on massive magma hot spot |
Science Daily Geology New research shows that high mantle temperatures miles beneath the Earth's surface are essential for generating large amounts of magma. In fact, the scientists found that Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano lies directly above the hottest portion of the North Atlantic mantle plume. Read more |
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