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The chain of islands like Japan or Hawaii is known as an archipelago. Both Japan and Hawaii are formed by volcanic activity, with Japan consisting of four major islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—and numerous smaller ones. These island chains are characterized by diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, and significant geological features such as mountains and beaches. Their unique landscapes and climate also contribute to a variety of flora and fauna, making them popular tourist destinations.
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What do geographers call a long chain of islands like Japan?
The name for a cluster or chain of islands is "archipelago". (More technically, it would apply to a chain of islands like Hawaii, which are all formed from the same tectonic / volcanic source.)
How flat is Japan?
About 20% of Japan's land is flat. This is because it is a chain of volcanic islands (like Hawaii) making it mostly mountainous.
Japan is made up of a long chain of islands What do geographers call such an island chain?
Geographers refer to a long chain of islands like Japan as an archipelago.
Where are tsunami's mostly?
Probably near islands, like Japan and Hawaii Maybe in small places surrounded by water
What are Hawaii's major landforms?
Hawaii's major landforms include volcanic mountains like Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, which are part of the Hawaiian Island chain. The islands also have lush tropical valleys, rugged coastlines, and coral reefs surrounding the islands. Additionally, there are black sand beaches, waterfalls, and lava fields that contribute to the diverse landscape of Hawaii.
Are all islands countries?
no for egsample: Australia is an island and a country the UK is the same so the answer is no Corey lucas Jones age 11
How is Hawaii differ from other states?
It is a string of islands, not like other states! :) ^_^
What is an Archipelgo?
An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a body of water. They can be found in oceans, seas, or lakes, and are often formed through volcanic activity or by the shifting of tectonic plates. Examples of archipelagos include the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Hawaiian Islands.
What is an example of the hawaiian islands?
Hawaii is example of a one islands in the world!
What is the home life like in Hawaii?
Hawaii locals are into nature and they like to protect it, that's why on some islands at Hawaii tourists are not alound to go on because the locals that live on those 3 islands are afraid that they will destroy the island and make hotels.
Where does the movement of tectonic plates form isolated volcanic islands such as Hawaii?
Isolated volcanic islands like Hawaii are formed at hotspots, where molten magma from the Earth's mantle rises through the crust. As tectonic plates move over these stationary hotspots, the magma erupts to create volcanic islands. Over time, as a plate continues to shift, the volcano can become inactive, leading to the formation of a chain of islands. This process explains the linear arrangement of the Hawaiian Islands.
What type of land forms from a hot spot?
islands like Hawaii
