  | Hawaiian Archipelago (U.S. Seismic Zones) Author: Haynes, Danielle | |
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Summary:
Hawaii is a chain of islands that formed in the Pacific Ocean due to volcanic activity. The Pacific plate moves very slowly over a hot spot in Earth's mantle. This caused a string of islands known as an archipelago to form. Over the course of many centuries, one island would form over the hot spot, but the plate would move, allowing a new island to form. Older islands have been worn away and sink back into the ocean in time.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (11/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/01/2025 Gr 3–8—These information-rich texts about seismology cover the six zones in the United States where tectonic and other seismic activity is common. Simply written, but with lots of fresh vocabulary (like subduct and seismograph) these titles are packed with knowledge. There are explanatory maps of the tectonic plates, locations of volcanoes, and other diagrams. There are also primary source images from the affected areas of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. The series explores the effects of climate change on seismic activity and the unexpected environmental impacts that can happen in its wake, like oil spills caused by earthquakes. Profiles of important seismologists and historical witnesses add a human aspect to these natural disasters. VERDICT An excellent choice for informatin that feels fresh and interesting. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
