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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Since the Hawaiian Islands are a result of volcanic activity, the initial colonization of the islands would be considered primary succession. Over time, organisms would move in and alter the environment, leading to secondary succession. Since the Big Island is the youngest and most recently formed of the Hawaiian Islands, the ecological succession that would have occurred soon after its formation would be primary succession.

The Hawaiian Islands Are a Chain Formed by Volcanic Activity