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Approximately 80% of the world's islands are formed from volcanic activity. These volcanic islands are created through the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust, leading to the buildup of land over time. Notable examples include the Hawaiian Islands and the Galápagos Islands. The remaining islands can be formed through other processes, such as erosion or sediment deposition.

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