Mantle plumes do not exist as geological phenomena
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 11/100
The claim that mantle plumes do not exist as geological phenomena is refuted by extensive geophysical, geochemical, and tomographic evidence regarding hotspots, large igneous provinces, and mantle convection models.
Evidence against · 4
Origin of the LLSVPs at the base of the mantle is a consequence of plate tectonics – A petrological and geochemical perspective
2018 · cited by 54
The study investigates intra-plate ocean island basalts associated with hotspots or mantle plumes, discussing how lower mantle dynamics and subducted materials interact with plume-like structures.
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More against · 3
Plate Tectonics vs. Plume Tectonics Interplay: Possible Models and Typical Cases
2020 · cited by 13
The paper explicitly examines the interplay of plume and plate tectonics, referencing well-documented structures such as the Hawaii plume and large igneous provinces.
Mantle roots of the Emeishan plume: an evaluation based on telesismic P-wave tomography
2017 · cited by 2
The paper analyzes seismic tomographic data regarding the Emeishan Large Igneous Province and considers upwelling mantle mechanisms, discussing transition zone and plume-related melting.
Dynamics of longitudinal Hawaiian hotspot motion and the formation of the Hawaiian-Emperor Bend.
2025 · cited by 1
The study analyzes Hawaiian hotspot motion using plate kinematics and mantle convection models, confirming the dynamics of the Hawaiian plume conduit.