SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 16, 2025Live Science

Enormous blobs deep beneath Earth's surface appear to drive giant volcanic eruptions

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Massive "blobs" in Earth's deep mantle connect to the surface via hot rock columns called mantle plumes, triggering giant volcanic eruptions and explaining major volcanic events throughout history.

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