The Canary Islands Flashcards

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How long and Where is the Spanish Archipelago?

A

600km long, Atlantic Ocean, 100km from coast of south Morocco.

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How was it created?

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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.

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