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The image illustrates a cross-section of the Pacific Ocean and Pacific plate, showcasing the Hawaiian island chain with major islands labeled as Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. Below the surface, solid dense rock is noted under the Pacific plate. An arrow is depicted indicating the direction of the Pacific plate's movement, shifting to the left at a rate of 7-9 cm per year. The diagram indicates that the oldest volcano dates back 80 million years and highlights a "hot spot" within the magma supply, which remains static while the youngest volcano develops from accumulation of numerous eruptions, originating 2,800 km down.
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The diagram illustrates the formation of the Hawaiian archipelago, which are situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Overall, the Hawaiian archipelago consists of eight major reef, with the oldest island being around 80 million years old. The newer cay are currently forming due to frequent volcanic eruptions. These eruptions are caused by the gradual movement of tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean.
The eruption process begins deep beneath the Pacific plate, around 2883 kilometres below the Earth’s surface. As magma rises, it leads to an eruption, which gradually builds up a new volcano. Over time, this volcano forms the base of an emerging island.
Turning to the remaining data, the tectonic plates, which are placed on a solid dense rock, are slowly shifting, causing a movement of 7 to 9 centimetres yearly. Because of these processes, various archipelago have been created, including a relatively large one like Hawaii and small ones like Kahoolaw and Niihau.
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