South Arch volcanic field
Underwater volcanic field south of Hawaiʻi Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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South Arch volcanic field is an underwater volcanic field south of Hawaiʻi Island. It was active during the last 10,000 years, and covers an area of 35 by 50 kilometres (22 mi × 31 mi) at a depth of 4,950 metres (16,240 ft).
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South Arch volcanic field | |
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200 kilometres (120 mi) south from Hawaiʻi Island | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 10 m (33 ft)Above sea floor |
Coordinates | 17°15′N 155°45′W[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
Width | 50 km (31 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | 200 kilometres (120 mi) south from Hawaiʻi Island |
Country | United States |
State | Hawaii |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Volcanic field |
Type of rock | Basaltic rock |
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Although the field is related to the Hawaiian hotspot, it does not appear to be a precursory volcano, but seems to have formed when the weight of the growing Hawaiian volcanoes caused the oceanic crust to buckle, opening up pathways for magma to ascend in front of the hotspot.