Corn Syrup Mantle Plume (IMAGE) American Geosciences Institute Caption A corn syrup mantle plume rises near the subducting plate, which induces fluid flow that distorts and deforms the plume as it rises toward the surface. Credit Kelsey Druken Usage Restrictions Copyright Kelsey Druken. Contact Kelsey Druken for image permissions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.