A stationary zone of magma upwelling that is associated with volcanism within the interior of a crustal plate is a(n)
A) geyser.
B) mudpot.
C) hotspot.
D) sinkhole.
E) esker.

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A hotspot is a stationary zone of magma upwelling that is associated with volcanism within the interior of a crustal plate. It is a region of volcanic activity independent of tectonic plate boundaries. Geysers, mudpots, sinkholes, and eskers are all geological features, but they are not associated with the type of magma upwelling found at hotspots.

A Stationary Zone of Magma Upwelling That Is Associated with Volcanism