What is typically responsible for forming volcanic island chains in the oceans?

Question

Question 13 options:

A)

Fissures

B)

Composite volcanoes

C)

Hot spot volcanism

D)

Shield volcanoes

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) Hot spot volcanism

Hot spot volcanism occurs when magma from deep within the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, creating volcanoes. As tectonic plates move over a stationary hot spot, a series of volcanoes can form, which leads to the development of volcanic island chains, such as the Hawaiian Islands.