What was the average rate of plate movement between the formation of the volcanic centers on Maui and Molokai? (in mm/yr)


Ans: The seperation distance between Molakai to Maui is 81km with age difference 7,00,000 years. the average rate of plate movement between the formation of the volcanic centres Maui and Molokai is 11.6cm/yr

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