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What islands were formed when an underwater mountain reached the ocean's surface?
Hawaii is an example of islands formed when an underwater mountain, known as a seamount, reached the ocean's surface through volcanic activity. Other examples include the Galapagos Islands and Iceland.
Is Hawaii the tip of a mountain?
All deep ocean (i.e. not like Manhatten) islands are tips of underwater mountains.
What islands have the highest land in Hawaii?
Hawaii, the big Island has the highest elevation.
What state has the highest dormant volcano?
Its in South America It was in South America Hawaii has the tallest volcano in the world. Mauna Kea, the dormant volcano in the Hawaiian Islands which is, measuring from its base underwater to its tip, the tallest mountain in the world (13,803 feet)
Are there any mountains in Hawaii?
Yes, such as Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Haleakala.
Why is Hawaii the highest mountain?
Its Not, Hawaii Is An ISLAND Not A Mountain, Heres A Site With A List Of The Highest Mountains In That Area Though. http://www.mountainzone.com/mountains/highest-peaks.asp?s=HI
What American islands are actually an underwater chain of volcanoes?
The American islands that are actually an underwater chain of volcanoes are the Hawaiian Islands. These islands were formed by volcanic activity from the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain. The islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and others are all part of this volcanic chain.
What is an example of the hawaiian islands?
Hawaii is example of a one islands in the world!
What the highest mountain in the world plus vertical distance?
Hawaii as it is a mountain in itself.
How were the Hawaiian islands formed and which type of rock is probably most common in Hawaii?
they were formed by underwater volcanoes
What is the highest island peak in the world?
The highest mountain peak of Oceania is "Puncak Jaya".
What is the highest mountain from top to bottom?
Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from base to summit. Most of Mauna Kea is underwater, with its base at the bottom of the sea, making it taller than Mount Everest.
