The Canary Islands Flashcards
1
Q
How long and Where is the Spanish Archipelago?
A
600km long, Atlantic Ocean, 100km from coast of south Morocco.
2
Q
How was it created?
A
Created by mantle plumes rising that break through weak areas of crust
As the plate moves slowly, usually a hot spot is on an oceanic crust it manifests as a series of islands.