What is a volcanic hotspot?

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What is a volcanic hotspot?

A volcanic hotspot is a location on the Earth's surface where a column of hot molten rock, known as magma, rises from deep within the mantle. This magma creates a volcanic eruption when it reaches the surface, forming a volcano. Hotspots are stationary, while the tectonic plates move over them, resulting in a chain of volcanoes over time.