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the Hawaiian islands were created by volcanic eruptions and Hawaii still has active volcanoes. Which tectonic process best explains the formation of the string of islands make up Hawaii?

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The Hawaiian islands were formed by hot spots that were occurring in the middle of the Pacific Plate. The combined process of magma formation, eruption, and the continuous movement of the Pacific Plate helped form the islands of Hawaii.
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