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Nature 421, 10-12 (2 January 2003) | doi:10.1038/421010a
Marine sesimology: A window on the inner Earth
Rex Dalton1
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Abstract
Seismic studies of the deep roots of Hawaii's volcanoes may help to reveal mysterious circulation processes in the Earth's mantle — shedding light on our planet's history and dynamics. Rex Dalton peers beneath the surface.
For most of us, the Hawaiian Islands are a holiday hotspot, a haven for sun and surf. But for Earth scientists, the archipelago's real appeal lies in the geophysical hotspot that lies beneath the islands and is responsible for their formation.
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