What happens to the asthenosphere when increased heat flux emerges from mantle plume zones?

💡 Explanation

Partial melting happens within the asthenosphere above mantle plumes due to a decrease in pressure and increased temperatures. The process of decompression melting lowers the rock's melting point, therefore partial melting occurs readily rather than crystallization or density increase.

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