How do volcanoes and earthquakes modify the shape of coastlines? Give an example of each
Most islands that rise from the deep ocean are of volcanic origin. If the volcanism has been recent, the coasts of a volcanic island will consist of lobed lava flows extending seaward, common features in the Hawai'ian Islands. Volcanic craters at a coast can also collapse and fill with seawater. Uplift of wave-cut platform from tectonic activity can lead to increased erosion at elevations greater than the current sea level. This results in a stair-step formation along the coast known as wave-cut terrace, or marine terrace. Examples of marine terraces can be in California and Oregon.?
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Match the location with the kind of desert it is. (Note: You may use some choices more than once.)
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