
How Volcanic Hotspots and Island Arcs Shape Earth’s Changing Geography
Geography isn’t just about maps—it’s a dynamic story of Earth’s crust constantly being reshaped by tectonic forces. Two major phenomena contributing to this transformation are volcanic hotspots and island arcs. Hotspots occur when a plume of molten rock from deep within the mantle rises to the surface, piercing through tectonic plates and forming volcanoes. Over…