Sentences with phrase «volcanic islands such»

This more realistic picture of the interior may help researchers understand how tectonic plates form, how they deform when loaded with the weight of, for example, a volcanic island such as Hawaii, or even how earthquakes begin and propagate.

Not exact matches

The link between crust thickness and age prompted two possible explanations — both related to the fact that hotter mantle tends to make more magma: Mantle hot spots — highly volcanic regions, such as the Hawaiian Islands and Iceland — could have thickened the old crust by covering it in layers of lava at a later time.

The volcanic island Ostrov Shikotan is one of a long chain of such that lie north of the Japanese islands.

Not all scientists are convinced that deep mantle plumes can propel tectonic plates, or are responsible for hot spots areas of unusually high volcanic activity such as the one under Réunion island.

Known as hotspots, volcanic island chains such as Samoa can ancient primordial signatures from the early solar system that have somehow survived billions of years.

Zircon is less common in other types of volcanic settings, such as hot spots like Hawaii or island arc volcanoes such as the Marianas, so the mineral can be used to track continental arc volcanism.

Waves have eroded the volcanic island, creating towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and natural bridges, such as forty - foot - high Arch Rock — a symbol of Anacapa and Channel Islands National Park.

Waves have eroded the volcanic island, creating towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and natural bridges, such as forty - foot - high Arch Rock - a symbol of Anacapa and Channel Islands National Park.

As well as lively cultural and hospitality hubs downtown and dotted throughout its suburbs, Auckland offers plenty of nature - based activities such as hiking on the rocky, volcanic island of Rangitoto, or the temperate rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges and swimming on west coast beaches.

The volcanic nature of the islands has also created fascinating natural wonders, such as giant lava tubes, steaming vents, and impressive volcanoes.

There are several nighttime adventures you could undertake, such as a drive into Gran Canaria's volcanic heartland, to enjoy a traditional candlelit dinner in a quiet village in the shadow of Roque Nublo, the island's ancient volcanic rock.

Some of the most romantic sights on the island are the hilltop monuments such as Molyvos Castle, and the Petrified Forest, which was petrified by volcanic activity millions of years ago.

The use of natural materials such as volcanic stones, raw teak, timber and slate pay homage to the building traditions of the island.