Hawaiian Islands- Volcanoes Flashcards

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why does Hawaii have frequent volcanic activity?

A

due to the movement of the Pacific plate over a hot spot benaeth the plate

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how are the Hawaiian island formed?

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  1. times goes by and he volcanoe pokes above the ocean surface and creates an island
  2. as the plate moves over the hotspot, other islands are built over millions of years and an island chain is created
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