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hotspot

Term

A hotspot is a center of high activity within a larger area of low activity. The term is applied to different things in different contexts: in geology, a hotspot is a location on the Earth's surface that has vulcanism for a long period of time. In meteorology, a hotspot is an area where the atmosphere is relatively hot. Examples of hotspots include the air over a desert.

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2004

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http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com

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Farlex, Inc., Pensylvania US

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Long definition

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