How were the Galapagos Islands formed?

Answer 1

The Galapagos Islands were formed around five million years ago when underwater volcanoes started to rise from the ocean floor, resulting in the formation of around 20 rocky islands and more than 40 islets.

Answer 2

The origins of the Galapagos Islands were similar to the origins of the Hawaiian islands. The Galapagos islands were a chain of Islands, and now today some of them are submerged under water. They were formed from a hot spot at the bottom of the ocean which occasionally bubbled up magma.

Answer 3

The Galapagos is a chain of islands formed (I THINK) ten million years ago. They are volcanic islands to they were formed by magma rising to the surface and the lava solidifying to create the islands.

Answer 4

They were formed from hot spot similar to the way the Hawaiian were once formed.