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Based on the reading how do you think the Hawaiian island chain formed? Be sure to mention the initial information of the island and the direction of Pacific and is moving. Short answer please.
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Based on the reading how do you think the Hawaiian island chain formed? Be sure to mention the initial information of the island and the direction of Pacific and is moving.

Short answer please.

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The Hawaiian islands were formed by a hot spot in the middle of the pacific plate. The tectonic plate moved over the hot spot forming the islands.

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