Erosional Stage
After the volcano becomes dormant, the forces of erosion gain control of the mountain. The volcano subsides into the oceanic crust due to its immense weight and loses elevation. Meanwhile, rain also erodes the volcano, creating deeply incised valleys. Coral reefs grow along the shoreline. The volcano becomes a skeleton of its former self.
Kohala, Lānaʻi, and Waiʻanae volcanoes are examples of volcanoes in this stage of development.
Read more about this topic: Evolution Of Hawaiian Volcanoes
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