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Hawaii sits on the moving Pacific plate. Beneath it is a powerful hot spot. Eventually, the plates movement will carry the island of Hawaii away from the hot spot.

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What will eventually happen to the active volcanoes on island of Hawaii which is now over the hot spots?

Hawaii sits on the moving Pacific plate. Beneath it is a powerful hot spot. Eventually, the plates movement will carry the island of hawaii away from the hot spot.


When did Hawaii geographically become an island?

When it was formed by the movement of tectonic plates as a volcanic island.


What island of Hawaii is the biggest?

Hawaii is an island itself. There is a slight confusion between Hawaii the island and Hawaii the state.


What is the largest island in the Hawaiian island chain?

Of the eight main islands comprising the state of Hawaii (Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu, and the "Big Island" of Hawaii), the island of Hawaii is the largest and Oahu has the largest population.


What Hawaiian island is Mount Kilauea located on?

Mount Kilauea is located on the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island.


Why does Hawaii have the arc shaped pattern to it's island chain?

movement of plate tectonics move the island into an arc.


Is Hawaii a state an island or a peninsula?

Hawaii is an island and a state. It is not a peninsula.


What island is over the hotspot in Hawaii?

The Big Island, Hawaii.


What is best island on the state of Hawaii?

Oahu or Hawaii (the island)


What Hawaii island is kilauea located?

The Big Island of Hawaii


Which is the largest island of Hawaii?

Hawaii is the largest of the "main" Hawaiian Islands.


Is Hawaii the most famous island?

No Hawaii is not the most famous island the Caribbean island