Is there a volcano on every island in Hawaii?
Regional SpecificsAsked by: Audrey White Each island is made of one or more volcanoes, which first erupted on the floor of the Pacific Ocean and emerged above sea level only after countless eruptions. Presently, there are six active volcanoes in Hawaii. Which Hawaiian island does not have a volcano? Kauai The oldest of the major Hawaiian
What is considered a shallow ocean area?
Regional SpecificsAsked by: Mindy Ottesen Related Definitions Shallow water means those areas of a swimming pool where the water is 5 ft deep or less. Shallow water means water equal to or less than five feet in depth. What is considered shallow in the ocean? Shallow water marine environment refers to the area between the shore
What is the oldest rock?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Victor Patton Earth’s oldest known rock is composed of the mineral amphibole, which contains abundant garnet, seen as large round “spots” in the rock. Where is the oldest rock? Hudson Bay, Canada Bedrock in Canada is 4.28 billion years old Bedrock along the northeast coast of Hudson Bay, Canada, has the oldest rock
What are some of Florida’s geological features?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Neil Fleshman Learn more about each site by visiting the state park website or exploring the publications and articles in which each site is referenced. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Florida Caverns State Park. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Falling Waters State Park. What is
What is a small cave called?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Karen Martin grot, grotto. a small cave (usually with attractive features) What is another name for a small cave? A grotto is a small cave, the kind of place where you feel comfortable, cozy, and protected from the harsh realities outside. This word started in Greek (as the word that also gives us
What is earthquake weather mean?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Ted Higgins Why are earthquakes considered weather? This theory lead to a belief in earthquake weather, that because a large amount of air was trapped underground, the weather would be hot and calm before an earthquake. A later theory stated that earthquakes occurred in calm, cloudy conditions, and were usually preceded by strong