What is the correct environment for the geologically recent, volcanic activity in the Yellowstone National Park area?
A) related to plate subduction
B) intraplate, mantle plume volcanism
C) related to a transform plate boundary
D) related to divergent plate boundary

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The volcanic activity in the Yellowstone National Park area is due to intraplate, mantle plume volcanism. This is where hot material from deep within the Earth's mantle rises towards the surface, creating volcanic features away from plate boundaries.

What Is the Correct Environment for the Geologically Recent, Volcanic