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- About 150 volcanoes in total. 60 are active.
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How were the Japanese Islands formed?
undersea volcanoes, Japan lies near the Ring of Fire
The island of Japan were formed by what?
The Japanese islands were mostly formed by volcanoes erupting over centuries. The volcanoes were caused by a lithospheric slab which helped in making Japan's curved (arc) shape.
Why do volcanoes erupt on islands?
It is not so much that volcanoes tend to occur on islands as much as many islands are formed by volcanoes. Subduction zones and hot spots often cause volcanoes to develop on the sea floor. Erupted material then piles up to form islands.
How many Japanese volcanoes are active?
About 60
How many volcanoes are there on all of the Hawaiian islands?
200
How many islands have volcanoes?
There are approximately 1500 active volcanoes in the world, and many of them are located on islands. It is estimated that there are hundreds of volcanic islands globally, but the exact number can vary as new volcanic activity can create or alter islands over time.
How many volcanoes are on mainland Greece and the islands altogether?
80
How many islands were built by volcanoes?
There are many islands that were built by volcanoes, commonly known as volcanic islands. Some examples include Hawaii, Iceland, and the Galapagos Islands. These islands were formed through volcanic activity, where magma rises to the surface and solidifies to create land masses.
How many volcanoes are there in South America?
There are several hundred volcanoes that are in South America. Of those volcanoes, there are between 200 and 300 that are active.
Which ocean has many small scattered islands that were formed from the tips of extinct volcanoes?
The Pacific Ocean has many small scattered islands that were formed from the tips of extinct volcanoes. These types of islands are known as volcanic islands or seamounts and can be found throughout the Pacific's vast expanse.
What kind of volcanoes create islands?
Both shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes can form islands.
How many volcanoes do the Bahamas have?
None. The Bahamas are not volcanic. They are reef islands.
