1.3a1 Volcanoes can form away from plate boundaries over hot spots

Intraplate volcanoes can be found away from plate boundaries, where a hotspot in the mantle has melted through the crust. The Hawaiin island chain is an example of intraplate volcanism.

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See also: 1.3a Volcanoes are most often found at plate boundaries