The geological terrain of this region is primarily steppe, grasslands which have poor soil for agrarian (agricultural) lifestyles. Historically, steppe people have had to rob agricultural societies (i.e. Mongols in China) or just eat meat they hunt.
The Hawaiian<span> Emperor seamount chain is a well-known example of a large seamount and </span>island<span> chain created by hot-spot </span>volcanism<span>.</span>
