The origin of volcanic activity occurring far from tectonic-plate boundaries has been a subject of contention. The latest geodynamic model offers a fresh take on the matter. See Letter p.386
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Lee, CT., Grand, S. Intraplate volcanism. Nature 482, 314–315 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/482314a
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