First Clear Example Of A “Ghost” Mantle Plume Discovered Beneath Arabia
First Clear Example Of A “Ghost” Mantle Plume Discovered Beneath ArabiaEvidence has been found for a mantle plume beneath Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula. Unlike all the confirmed mantle plumes found before, however, this one is not associated with current or recent volcanic activity, earning the title “ghost” plume.Mantle plumes rise from the boundary of the Earth’s outer core, bringing extra...