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Yes, there is fault down the middle of Hawaii.

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Kealakekua fault zone on Hawaii's Kona coast

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Q: Are the Hawaiian islands a fault zone?
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Are the Hawaiian Islands located above a subduction zone?

No. The Hawaiian islands are over a hot spot and are nowhere near any plate boundaries.


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What are the 5 names of the Hawaiian islands?

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What was the original name of the Hawaiian island?

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