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∙ 14y agoThey were formed by volcanoes erupting under the water, as they erupted the magma solidified and formed land which later became mountains.
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Why does it take a very long time for mountains to form?
Because the keep eroding and eroding and mountains are sometimes made out of volcanos after they have erupted many times. take Hawaii for instance it was formed by a volcano.
What mountains formed during the Cenozoic era?
ural mountains and applachain mountains
Is Hawaii formed by subduction?
No. Hawaii is the result of a hot spot.
How were regular mountains formed?
The most common way mountains are formed is when two tetonic plates collide
How did mount Kilauea form?
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.
How are the mountains formed in Hawaii?
By volcanic activity.
Why mountains are not formed now?
The world is constantly changing. Mountains are always growing. This planet is alive. For example, Hawaii is a mountain and Hawaii is constantly growing in size.
what mountains are on Kauai?
what mountains are in hawaii
Why does it take a very long time for mountains to form?
Because the keep eroding and eroding and mountains are sometimes made out of volcanos after they have erupted many times. take Hawaii for instance it was formed by a volcano.
How was Mackenzie mountains formed?
They where formed by the movement of the plates smashing together.Over time this will make mountains and that was how those mountains were formed.
What force formed these volcanic mountains?
lava formed the volcanic mountains
How apposition mountains formed?
There are no such mountains.
Was Hawaii formed by a submarine volcano?
Hawaii was formed but multiple undersea volcanoes, not just one.
How can mountains be formed by folding?
the mountains formed by folding cause of tectonic plates
What types of mountains are formed by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
What are some landmarks in Hawaii?
mountains
What mountains formed during the Cenozoic era?
ural mountains and applachain mountains
