Island life

Learn about the role of magma in the formation of volcanic islands. Explore the fundamentals of magma, its relation to the Earth’s mantle, and its compositional variations. Discover how magma is formed, its connection to tectonic movement, and the influence of magma viscosity and gas content on eruption styles. Understand the process of volcanic island formation and the types of volcanoes involved. See examples of volcanic islands formed by magma, such as the Hawaiian Islands and the Galapagos Islands. Learn about consolidation and erosion in volcanic island formation.