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POINT CHAUD MANTELLIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
CONT

While studying Yellowstone National Park you learned that its explosive volcanic activity is attributed to a mantle hotspot.

OBS

mantle hotspot: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
CONT

À cause de sa position sur la dorsale médio-atlantique et sur un point chaud mantellique, l'Islande est soumise à des activités tectoniques et volcaniques très intenses, qui engendrent une déformation importante sous la forme de mouvements horizontaux et verticaux.

OBS

point chaud mantellique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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