Hotspots in Hawaii

How was Hawaii formed?

By a stationary volcanic hotspot beneath the pacific plate

What process formed the island?

The tectonic plate moved slowly and magma from the hotspot erupted through the sea floor, this creates underwater volcanoes which grew to form islands

What evidence is there to show Hawaii is sitting on top of a hotspot?

The linear chain of volcanic islands and seamounts to the North-West

How does this show that Hawaii is sat on a hotspot?

As hotspots create a fixed point of volcanic activity and new volcanoes form at a hotspot

What is the main hazard of a hotspot in Hawaii?

Lava - can be fast moving