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    The Placement of Hotter Than Average Mantle Weakens the Mantle's
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The Placement of Hotter Than Average Mantle Weakens the Mantle's

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The placement of hotter than average mantle weakens the mantle's ability to support the continental crust and the crust founders and sags down, reducing its regional elevation.

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