The Hawaiian Islands are a chain formed by volcanic activity about 1-3 million years ago.Which pattern of ecological succession would have occurred soon after the formation of the Big Island,Hawaii?

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The Hawaiian Islands are a classic example of primary succession. The volcanic activity of the islands creates entirely new land masses with no existing soil or biota. Therefore, primary succession would occur soon after the formation of the Big Island, where the first colonizers would be lichens and mosses that eventually lead to the formation of soil and the establishment of more complex plant species.

The Hawaiian Islands Are a Chain Formed by Volcanic Activity