Why do islands such as Hawaii form?

Answer 1

Because it has a larger population.

It's larger simply because of the way the land in the area formed due to volcanic eruptions.

The larger population is most likely due to the larger size of the island as people chose to settle on the larger land and urban centers began to spring up.

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The Big Island does NOT have a large population- it is mainly rural, with 185,079 residents. Oahu, which has the state Capitol (Honolulu) has a much larger population- 953,207 residents

Answer 2

because the volanic activity, it has produced ash and rock in more than one place in the same area (which is what causes the islands) so more than one island 'popped up'

Answer 3

There are many islands surrounding Hawaii, but still in the Hawaii territory.

Answer 4

because the plate tectonics formed the volcanos at different locations and at different times.

Answer 5

Hawaii is not purposely separated by man or any other thing, it is geographically situated at bit away from North America continent.

Answer 6

that's how its made