A famous example of hot-spot volcanism occurs at ____________.
A) the Aleutian Islands of Alaska
B) the Andes Mountains
C) the island of Hawaii
D) Mt. St. Helens, Washington

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The most well-known example of hot-spot volcanism is the island of Hawaii, which is home to a chain of shield volcanoes, including the famous Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The hot-spot beneath Hawaii is thought to be caused by a mantle plume that is melting the rock above it, creating magma that rises to the surface and erupts as lava flows. The other choices are not examples of hot-spot volcanism, but are instead associated with subduction zones or other types of volcanic activity.

A Famous Example of Hot-Spot Volcanism Occurs at ____________