Hot Spot

Real World Example

Imagine you're sitting on a couch, and suddenly you feel a small, localized warm spot beneath the cushion. This unexpected warm spot is similar to a geological hot spot, where magma rises and melts through the Earth's crust. Just like the mysterious warmth on your couch might be caused by a hidden heating pad or a hot cup placed underneath, a hot spot in geology is where intense heat from the mantle creates a localized area of melting, forming volcanic islands like Hawaii.