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  • Archipelago: Definition, Formation & Examples - A Comprehensive Guide
    An extensive cluster of islands formed tectonically is called an archipelago.

    Here's why:

    * Tectonic Formation: Archipelagos are often formed by tectonic activity, specifically through volcanic eruptions or the movement of tectonic plates.

    * Extensive Cluster: An archipelago is defined as a group or chain of islands, usually close together and often with a shared geological origin.

    Examples of Archipelagos:

    * The Philippines: Formed by the subduction of the Eurasian Plate under the Philippine Sea Plate.

    * The Hawaiian Islands: Formed by a hotspot in the Pacific Plate.

    * The Canary Islands: Formed by volcanic activity related to the African Plate.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about tectonic processes or island formation!

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