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How did mount Kilauea form?

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Mount Kilauea formed as a Shield Volcano, as the Pacific plate moved over a geological hot spot magma broke through the crust of the earth and formed a set of volcanic mountains on the sea floor. The tops of these mountains are now the Hawaiian islands.

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!yeah. right, it was formed by an earthquake in 1759 and it was first formed from the ocean's sides, then it appered at Hawaii after 18 years.

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It was formed in 1759

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What is the form of Mount Kilauea?

the form of mount kilauea is a shield volcano.


How do scientists classify mount kilauea?

scientists classify Mount Kilauea as a shield volcano


Does Mount Kilauea exist now?

Yes. Mount Kilauea exists and will continue to exist for millions of years.


When did Mount Kilauea?

1983


What is the duration flow of Mount Kilauea?

Mount Kilauea's last eruption last for 1 week 4 days


What state is Kilauea volcano in?

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What is a volcano that may form over a hot spot?

shield volcanoes like Mount Kilauea in Hawaii


Is Mount Kilauea a hot spot?

Yes, Kilauea is associated with a hot spot.


What is the elevation of Mount Kilauea?

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What was the damage of mount Kilauea?

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Is mount kilauea convergent?

No. Kilauea is not associated with a plate boundary. It is caused by a hot spot.


When was Mount Kilauea's first eruption?

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