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Yes, a sea mount can become a volcanic island because they are individual mountains of volcanic material. They form where magma pushes its way through or between tectonic plates. If a sea mount builds up above sea level, it becomes a volcanic island.

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when the volcano erupts it lets lava out which eventully dries up and turns into an island

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A sea mount can become a volcanic island when magma pushes above its surface cools and forms another layer of land. When the land rises above sea level it is then an island.

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An island can become a seamount only if there is native and active volcanic activity that is able to raise the landmass sufficiently above sealevel.

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Molten rock from the volcano cools and hardens, piling up layer by layer. The resulting underwater mountain can eventually grow above the surface of the water to form a new island.

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How can seamount become an island?

An island can become a seamount only if there is native and active volcanic activity that is able to raise the landmass sufficiently above sealevel.


How can a island become a seamount?

An island can become a seamount only if there is native and active volcanic activity that is able to raise the landmass sufficiently above sealevel.


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