New study shows how single plume formed two volcano chains near Australia

UPDATE - follow-up to How one plume of hot rock built two volcano chains off Australia's coast - phys.org: Researchers have revealed fresh details on how a single hot rock plume created two separate volcano chains off the coast of Australia. Scientists used advanced geological data to map out the underground forces that shaped these underwater features. The findings give experts a clearer picture of how deep Earth activity pushes up magma to form long chains of volcanoes over millions of years. This new work helps solve a long-standing puzzle about why certain regions develop multiple volcanic tracks from just one heat source deep below the crust.