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  • 04-07-2018
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What is a hot spot? explain how this forms a volcanic island arc such as hawaii?

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  • 04-07-2018
A hot spot is a spot within the mantle where rock is melted to generate magma. The Hawaiian hot spot has been active at least 70 million years, producing a volcanic chain that extends 3,750 miles (6,000 km) across the northwest Pacific Ocean.

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