Can a volcano ever form in Rhode Island?
Jason
Jones
Jason,
I used to live in Rhode Island; I think a volcano would make the
place a lot more interesting! But it is very unlikely that a volcano will
ever form there - at least not for millions of years. Volcanoes typically
form near where large plates collide or separate, and Rhode island is not
near a plate boundary. So if you want to visit a volcano you will have to
go to Iceland or the West Indies or to the western USA. Thanks for your
question!
Chuck Wood, University of North Dakota
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