Schematic diagram of LLVPs (IMAGE)

University of Oxford

Schematic diagram of LLVPs

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Schematic diagram showing the proposed mechanisms that sustain the Pacific (left) and African (right) LLVP during the last 300 Myr. The Pacific LLPV is fed by young subducted oceanic crust (SOC) at its base (green) while the African LLVP consists of older, well-mixed material (yellow). 

Credit: Dr Paula Koelemeijer

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Dr Paula Koelemeijer

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