M Mike New member Nov 14, 2009 #1 In which direction was the crustal plate apparently moving when the Hawaiian Islands were formed?
E Elizabeth H New member Nov 14, 2009 #2 They were formed when the Pacific Plate of the Earth's crust moved over a hot spot below it. About 40 million years ago, the Pacific Plate changed direction from north to northwest.
They were formed when the Pacific Plate of the Earth's crust moved over a hot spot below it. About 40 million years ago, the Pacific Plate changed direction from north to northwest.