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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 15, 2018

Why are some places (e.g., northern California) more likely to experience volcanic eruptions than
  others (e.g., New York)? What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

According to plate tectonic theory, why are there volcanoes in Hawaii? What will be an ideal response?


javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Volcanoes are located on convergent or divergent plate boundaries. Places within plates may
experience volcanism if they are over a hot spot.



Answer to Question 2

The volcanoes formed over a hot spot


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