The Tasmantid hotspot is a volcanic hotspot located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, primarily associated with the formation of numerous submarine volcanoes and islands in the area. It is positioned near the southeast of Australia and includes notable geological features such as the Tasmantid Seamounts, which form a chain of underwater mountains resulting from volcanic activity over millions of years. Hotspots are areas where heat from the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, leading to volcanic activity.
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