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Tectonic Hotspots

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Locations of tectonic hotspots—areas in the mantle where heat rises as a thermal plume from deep in the Earth.

Smithsonian Institution

A world map shows tectonic hotspots around the globe, marked with red dots. High concentrations of hotspots are found along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the Pacific Ring of Fire. Areas with fewer hotspots include Europe, Asia, and Australia.

In North America, prominent hotspots are concentrated along the western United States, including the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, extending into Alaska. Additional hotspots are found in the Gulf of California, and in Central America, especially in Mexico and Guatemala. The Atlantic Ocean features multiple hotspots, notably near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Africa's hotspots are primarily situated along the East African Rift, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, with others scattered across the continent, including Nigeria and Algeria. The Indian Ocean hosts several hotspots, especially near Madagascar and the Seychelles. In Europe, hotspots are visible in Iceland, France, and Spain. Asia's tectonic activity is concentrated in Vietnam and Cambodia. The western part of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Saudi Arabia, also shows considerable tectonic activity. The regions of Mongolia and Japan show numerous tectonic hotspots. The map also shows hotspots in the South Pacific Ocean, near New Zealand and various island nations.

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Tectonic Hotspots

Adwa

Afdera

Agua de Pau

Alayta

Alcedo

Ale Bagu

Alid

Alu-Dalafilla

Alutu

Ambre-Bobaomby

Andrus

Ankaizina Field

Ardoukoba

Arhab, Harra of

Arxan-Chaihe

Asavyo

Ascension

Askja

Assab Volcanic Field

Atakor Volcanic Field

Auckland Field

Ayelu

Azas Plateau

Azul, Cerro

Bal Haf, Harra of

Bardarbunga

Barrier, The

Bas Dong Nai

Bayuda Volcanic Field

Berlin

Beru

Bilate River Field

Bir Borhut

Birk, Harrat al

Bishoftu Volcanic Field

Black Butte Crater Lava Field

Black Rock Desert

Bora Ale

Bora-Bericcio

Borawli

Boset-Bericha

Brennisteinsfjoll

Buckle Island

Bufumbira

Bunyaruguru

Bus-Obo

Butajiri-Silti Field

Buzzard Creek

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Cameroon

Carrizozo

Central Island

Ch'uga-ryong

Chaine des Puys

Changbaishan

Chiracha

Chyulu Hills

Corbetti Caldera

Craters of the Moon

Dabbahu

Dabbayra

Dallol

Dama Ali

Dariganga Volcanic Field

Darwin

Deception Island

Dhamar, Harras of

Diamond Craters

Dofan

Dotsero

Dubbi

Durango Volcanic Field

East Chamo Basin

East Zway

Easter Island

Eburru, Ol Doinyo

Ecuador

Elmenteita Badlands

Emuruangogolak

Erebus

Erta Ale

Esjufjoll

Eyjafjallajokull

Fayal

Fentale

Fernandina

Flores

Fogo

Fort Portal

Fort Selkirk

Fournaise, Piton de la

Fremrinamar

Fuerteventura

Furnas

Gabillema

Gada Ale

Gedamsa

Gran Canaria

Grille, La

Grimsnes

Grimsvotn

Groppo

Guadalupe

Gufa

Hainan Volcanic Field

Haleakala

Halla

Hanish

Harrat Ash Shamah

Haut Dong Nai

Haylan, Jabal

Hayli Gubbi

Heard

Hekla

Helgrindur

Hell's Half Acre

Hengill

Hertali

Hierro

Hobicha Caldera

Hofsjokull

Homa Mountain

Hromundartindur

Hualalai

Hudson Mountains

Igwisi Hills

Imuruk Lake

Ingakslugwat Hills

Itasy Volcanic Field

Ithnayn, Harrat

Jalua

James Ross Island

Jan Mayen

Jingbo

Jom-Bolok

Jordan Craters

Kaikohe-Bay of Islands

Karisimbi

Karthala

Katla

Katunga

Katwe-Kikorongo

Keluo Group

Kerguelen Islands

Khanuy Gol

Khaybar, Harrat

Kilauea

Kishb, Harrat

Kone

Korath Range

Korosi

Koussi, Emi

Krafla

Krysuvik

Kurub

Kutum Volcanic Field

Kverkfjoll

Kyatwa

Kyejo

La Palma

Langjokull

Lanzarote

Lengai, Ol Doinyo

Liado Hayk

Ljosufjoll

Longgang Group

Longonot

Lunayyir, Harrat

Ma Alalta

Madeira

Mallahle

Manda Gargori

Manda Hararo

Manda-Inakir

Manzaz Volcanic Field

Marha, Jabal el-

Marion Island

Markagunt Plateau

Marra, Jebel

Marsabit

Mat Ala

Mauna Kea

Mauna Loa

Mayotte Island

Mega Basalt Field

Meidob Volcanic Field

Melbourne

Menengai

Meru

Middle Gobi

Morning

Mousa Alli

Muhavura

Nabro

Namarunu

Nazko

Negra, Sierra

Ngozi

North Island

Nyambeni Hills

Nyamuragira

Nyiragongo

O'a Caldera

Oku Volcanic Field

Ol Kokwe

Olkaria

Olot Volcanic Field

Oraefajokull

Paka

Pico

Picos Volcanic System

Pleiades, The

Possession, Ile de la

Prestahnukur

Rahah, Harrat ar

Rahat, Harrat

Red Hill

Reykjanes

Royal Society Range

Rungwe

San Carlos

San Cristobal

San Francisco Volcanic Field

San Joaquin

San Jorge

Santa Cruz

Santa Isabel

Santiago

Savai'i

Sawad, Harra Es-

Segererua Plateau

Sete Cidades

Silali

Siple

Snaefellsjokull

Socorro

Sodore

Sork Ale

South Island

St. Michael

St. Paul Island

Sturge Island

Suswa

Tahalra Volcanic Field

Takahe

Taranaki [Egmont]

Taryatu-Chulutu

Tat Ali

Tenerife

Tepi

Terceira

Theistareykir

Tin Zaouatene Volcanic Field

Tindfjallajokull

Todra Volcanic Field

Toh, Tarso

Tombel Graben

Toney Mountain

Torfajokull

Toroeng Prong

Tousside, Tarso

Tshibinda

Tullu Moje

Tungnafellsjokull

Tunkin Depression

Tutuila

Uinkaret Field

Ulreung

Unnamed

Upolu

Uwayrid, Harrat

Vakinankaratra

Visoke

Vitim Plateau

Voon, Tarso

Waesche

Wallis Islands

Wapi Lava Field

Wells Gray-Clearwater

West Eifel Volcanic Field

Whangarei

Wolf

Wudalianchi

Yangudi

Yar, Jabal

Yellowstone

Young Island

Zukur

Zuni-Bandera

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