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A geometric technique for relocating hotspots and refining absolute plate motions

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  • Paul Wessel

    (University of Hawaii at Manoa)

  • Loren Kroenke

    (University of Hawaii at Manoa)

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An age-independent, geometric relationship is presented that links hotspots to the seamounts which they produce, and so permits the use of undated seamounts to refine the motion of tectonic plates. This technique has the potential to rigorously assess hotspot fixity and to locate extinct hotspots. The present application of this method points to a recent change in Pacific plate motion, and suggests a relocation of the Louisville hotspot to the Hollister ridge, south of the Eltanin fracture zone.

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  • Paul Wessel & Loren Kroenke, 1997. "A geometric technique for relocating hotspots and refining absolute plate motions," Nature, Nature, vol. 387(6631), pages 365-369, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:387:y:1997:i:6631:d:10.1038_387365a0
    DOI: 10.1038/387365a0
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