Geology Reference
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Figure 10-1:
A
cross-section of
the earth illustrat-
ing the focus of
each model of
mantle convection:
mantle plumes
rising from the
earth's core; slab-
pull by plates into
the mantle; and
ridge-push of
plates outward
and down into the
mantle.
Mantle plumes: Just like the lava in your lamp
