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The Hawaiian Island Chain (consisting of 19 islands and atolls) are actually to tops sea-mountains known as the Hawaiian Ridge. It was form over thousands of years by volcanic activity over a "hotspot" in the Earth's mantle. Movement of the tectonic plates have moved the island chain slowly in a north by northwest direction, thus creating more islands (read mountains).
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How are mangrove islands formed?
mangrove islands are formed by
How were the Galapagos Islands formed?
The Galapagos Islands were formed around five million years ago when underwater volcanoes started to rise from the ocean floor, resulting in the formation of around 20 rocky islands and more than 40 islets.
How are hawaiin islands formed?
they were formed when underwater vocaneoes erupted and formed the hawaiin islands
How was the cayman islands formed?
the Cayman Islands were formed from an eruption of an underwater volcano.
Are the hawaiian islands formed at a subduction boundary?
Not. The Hawaiian Islands are formed at a hot spot.
How are some islands in the ocean formed?
The Hawaiian Islands were formed and are still being formed right now by volcanic activity.
How were Hawaiian islands were formed?
Volcanoes formed the Hawaiian Islands over millions and millions of years.
How were the low islands of micronesia formed?
The low islands of Micronesia were formed by coral.
What islands was formed from volcanoes?
They are volcanos that formed around japan
How is THE guano islands formed?
it is formed by the droppings of birds
How the Guano islands formed?
it is formed by the droppings of birds
When was Five Islands School created?
Five Islands School was created in 2002.
