The Hawaii hotspot is a volcanic hotspot located in the central Pacific Ocean, responsible for creating the Hawaiian Islands. A hotspot is a localized area in the Earth's mantle where heat rises, causing melting of the mantle rock and resulting in volcanic activity. The Hawaiian hotspot is believed to be relatively stationary, while the Pacific tectonic plate moves over it. As the plate moves northwestward, new volcanoes are formed in succession, creating a chain of islands and seamounts.
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