How can volcanoes form under water?

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Henry M.
Apr 19, 2018

Pressure from the Earth's mantle cause magma/lava to push through Earth's crust, thus forming volcanoes.

Explanation:

Yes, the process in which a volcano forms underwater is similar to that of the formation on land. The magma/lava finds a fissure near tectonic plates, allowing them to erupt.

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