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  • Tectonic Plates of the United States: North American & Pacific
    The United States sits on two major tectonic plates:

    * The North American Plate: The majority of the US, including the continental US, Alaska, and parts of Hawaii, are on the North American Plate.

    * The Pacific Plate: The state of Hawaii sits entirely on the Pacific Plate.

    It's important to note that the Hawaiian Islands are formed by a hotspot, which is a volcanic plume that rises from deep within the Earth's mantle, independent of the movement of the tectonic plates.

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