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    Briefly Explain How the Hawaiian Island Chain Formed
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Briefly Explain How the Hawaiian Island Chain Formed

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Briefly explain how the Hawaiian Island chain formed. The definitions of hot spot and mantle plume should be included in your explanation.

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