Evidence For The Theory
Various lines of evidence have been cited in support of mantle plumes. There is some confusion regarding what constitutes support, as there has been a tendency to re-define the postulated characteristics of mantle plumes after observations have been made.
Some common and basic lines of evidence cited in support the theory are linear volcanic chains, noble gases, geophysical anomalies and geochemistry.
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