Hotspots and Intraplate Volcanism
Investigate the formation of volcanoes away from plate boundaries, such as Hawaii, and their unique characteristics.
Key Questions
- Explain the theory of hotspot volcanism and its geological evidence.
- Analyze the formation of volcanic island chains like Hawaii.
- Compare hotspot volcanism with plate boundary volcanism.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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