Hawaiian Islands- Volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
why does Hawaii have frequent volcanic activity?
A
due to the movement of the Pacific plate over a hot spot benaeth the plate
2
Q
how are the Hawaiian island formed?
A
- times goes by and he volcanoe pokes above the ocean surface and creates an island
- as the plate moves over the hotspot, other islands are built over millions of years and an island chain is created