plumetail
plumetail is the alternative form of plume tail.
Meaning of plume tail
Noun
plume tail (plural plume tails)
- The narrow, column-like structure of a mantle plume, thought to cause continued hot spot volcanism after the plume head dissipates.
- The comparatively short initial eruptive phase is followed by tens of millions of years of less voluminous activity, as the plume tail slowly rises to the surface.2002, Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Earth: Introduction to Physical Geology, 7th edition, page 127
Forms of plumetail
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- Plumetail is the alternative form of plume tail.
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