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“Sombrero” mountain growth in the Andes rides on rising magma plumes

Ars Technica » Scientific Method 2012-10-29

Summary:

Structures called "diapirs" behave a bit like a lava lamp.

Link:

http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/science/~3/KVIH1nSkcQE/

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scientific method earth sciences andes igneous volcanoes

Authors:

Scott K. Johnson

Date tagged:

10/29/2012, 16:20

Date published:

10/29/2012, 15:20