A volcanic island arc occurs at ____________.
A) the Aleutian Islands of Alaska
B) the Andes Mountains
C) Hawaii
D) Mt. St. Helens, Washington

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A volcanic island arc is a chain of volcanic islands that forms parallel to a subduction zone where two tectonic plates converge. The Aleutian Islands of Alaska are a prime example of a volcanic island arc. The Andes Mountains are a continental volcanic arc, Hawaii is a hotspot volcanic chain, and Mt. St. Helens is a single volcano located in the Cascades volcanic arc.

A Volcanic Island Arc Occurs at ____________