Which one of the following most accurately describes the volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands?

O Volcanoes are associated with a mid-Pacific transform fault.

O Volcanoes are fed by a long-lived hot spot below the Pacific lithospheric plate.

O Volcanoes are associated with subduction and a convergent plate boundary.

O Volcanoes are associated with a mid-Pacific oceanic ridge and spreading center.

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Nigel Hughes

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27 October, 04:27

Which one of the following most accurately describes the volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands?

O Volcanoes are associated with a mid-Pacific transform fault.

O Volcanoes are fed by a long-lived hot spot below the Pacific lithospheric plate.

O Volcanoes are associated with subduction and a convergent plate boundary.

O Volcanoes are associated with a mid-Pacific oceanic ridge and spreading center.

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Option C.

Volcanoes are associated with subduction and a convergent plate boundary

Explanation:

Subduction zone in volcanism occurs in a situation where two tectonic plates are converging on one another. One plate which contains oceanic lithosphere descends beneath the adjacent plate. This makes the oceanic lithosphere to be consumed into the crust.

Most Volcanoes in Hawaii are formed through subduction. This is shown by the presence of subduction zones in the region.

Thus option C is correct