Balleny hotspot

The Balleny hotspot is a geologically significant area located in the southern Indian Ocean, primarily associated with the Balleny Islands and the broader region. It is characterized by volcanic activity and is considered a hotspot due to its anomalous geological features, including the formation of undersea volcanic islands and seamounts as a result of mantle plume activity. Hotspots are typically regions where hot mantle material rises and creates volcanic activity independently of tectonic plate boundaries.