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What are most of the southern European island formed by?

volcanoes


Are most volcanoes formed near colliding plate boundaries?

... Yes that is exactly where they form and the most dangerous volcanoes are formed in this area by wide opening, colliding plates.


When are island-arc volcanoes formed?

The island-arc volcanoes are formed from the subduction of an oceanic tectonic plate under another tectonic plate, and often parallel an oceanic trench.


What is the most common structure of volcanoes?

The most common structure of volcanoes is a conical shape with a central vent or crater at the summit. This shape is often formed by layers of lava and ash building up over time as the volcano erupts. Volcanoes can also take other shapes such as shield volcanoes or stratovolcanoes, depending on the type of eruption and the composition of the magma.


Do islands form from volcanos?

Some islands are formed by volcanoes, but most are not.


How were the Hawaiian islands formed and which type of rock is probably most common in Hawaii?

they were formed by underwater volcanoes


When are island arc volcanoes formed?

The island-arc volcanoes are formed from the subduction of an oceanic tectonic plate under another tectonic plate, and often parallel an oceanic trench.


What forms valcanoes?

most volcanoes are formed from a hot spot in the earths crust.


How are most volcanoes formed?

by an earthquake and magma pushs up into thee valcaneo


Are most volcanoes formed near collinding plate boundaries?

yes it true


Are volcanoes scattered randomly or concentrated in zones?

Volcanoes are formed by tetonic plates pushing together. Therefore they often form in lines. Such as the Himalyers and the alpes.


What volcano is formed along colliding boundaries?

Most of the volcanoes at convergent boundaries are stratovolcanoes.