22.12. Hotspots and Intraplate Volcanism

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a hotspot?

   Hint

   Think of where volcanoes are located that aren't at plate boundaries.

2. 2.

   Name one location that is formed by a hotspot.

   Hint

   Look for places known for volcanic activity in the middle of tectonic plates.

3. 3.

   What is the primary feature of a hotspot?

   • Stationary magma plume
   • Moving tectonic plate
   • Volcanic eruption near a plate boundary

   Hint

   Remember where these hotspots are located!

4. 4.

   True or False: Intraplate earthquakes occur at plate boundaries.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the definition of intraplate.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of intraplate volcanism on a region’s geological hazard preparedness strategy.

   Hint

   Consider how hazard assessments would change.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the similarities and differences between the volcanic activity at hotspots and at convergent plate boundaries.

   Hint

   Think about how the magma's origin affects the type of volcanic activity.