Most geoscientists have concluded that plate recycling takes place through whole-mantle convection rather than stratified convection.

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Whole-mantle convection is the process by which entire sections of the mantle move and circulate, carrying subducted plates with them. This is the generally accepted explanation for plate recycling, as opposed to stratified convection, which involves only the upper part of the mantle and does not account for the recycling of plates.

Most Geoscientists Have Concluded That Plate Recycling Takes Place Through