Plume-Ridge Interaction

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The role of plume-ridge decoupling on rapid plate motion

Large igneous provinces repeatedly form where mantle plumes intersect mid-ocean ridges, yet the dynamics of plume-ridge interaction remain poorly understood. We investigate how the …

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Dr. Ben Mather
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The role of plume-ridge decoupling on rapid plate motion and intraplate volcanism

Mantle plumes and mid-ocean ridges interact in ways that influence both plate motion and volcanism, yet these dynamics are poorly captured in existing plate tectonic models. We …

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Dr. Ben Mather