Which of the following most accurately describes the volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands?
A)shield volcanoes fed by a long-lived hot spot below the Pacific plate
B)composite volcanoes associated with subduction and a convergent plate boundary
C)shield volcanoes associated with a mid-Pacific ridge and spreading centre
D)composite volcanoes associated with a mid-Pacific transform fault

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The Hawaiian Islands are located on a hot spot, which is a stationary magma source that produces magma that rises through the Pacific plate and forms shield volcanoes.

Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Volcanoes of the Hawaiian