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This is a map that shows hot spots around the world.

Which phrases describe the formation of the Hawaiian Islands? Check all that apply.

formed due to subduction
formed in the middle of a plate
formed at a divergent boundary
formed at a convergent boundary
formed where mantle erupts through crust

This is a map that shows hot spots around the world. Which phrases describe the formation-example-1

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Formed where mantle erupts through crust

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Answer:

The Hawaiian Islands were formed where mantle erupts through crust.

Step-by-step explanation:

All the Hawaiian Islands were formed by the action of volcanoes that arose from the bottom of the sea, from a source of magma (hot spot).

Hawaii's hot spot theory holds that the tectonic plate under the Pacific moves, while the hot spot stands still, creating new volcanoes. For this reason, the volcanoes of the southern half of the island of Hawaii remain active today.

The oldest islands have inactive volcanoes, but in the newest ones volcanoes still active. The island of Hawaii has five volcanoes, and one of them is one of the most active in the world, the Kīlauea.

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