Volcanoes at Hotspots
Discussion Questions
These sample discussion questions were submitted by students. They can be used as part of a
class discussion, as an essay topic, or as a student project idea.
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Why is the oceanic lithosphere more favorable for hotspots? – submitted by Jeffrey
Wang
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How do you find the age of volcanoes? What are some differences between a young and
old volcano? – submitted by Lianne Blodgett