The rate of southwestward movement of the North American plate over the Yellowstone hot spot is about __________ km per 1 million years.

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The rate of southwestward movement of the North American plate over the Yellowstone hot spot is about 22 km per 1 million years. This is a relatively slow rate of movement, which contributes to the long-term volcanic activity and geothermal features in the region.

The Rate of Southwestward Movement of the North American Plate