The mechanism of formation of the Hawaiian Islands is directly responsible for the _______island being the youngest and having current volcanic activity.

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The Hawaiian Islands are formed by a volcanic hotspot in the Pacific Plate. As the plate moves northwest, new islands form over the hotspot. Therefore, the southeastern-most island, which is currently over the hotspot, is the youngest and has active volcanic activity.

The Mechanism of Formation of the Hawaiian Islands Is Directly