convection cells in plate tectonics
Convection cells in plate tectonics refer to the cyclical flow patterns of molten rock within the Earth's mantle, caused by the transfer of heat. These cells drive the movement of tectonic plates, as the hotter, lighter material rises towards the crust, cools, and then sinks back down, creating a continuous process of upward and downward movement that shapes the Earth's surface.
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