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What is newly formed land consisting of and arc shaped island chain called?

What is newly formed land consisting of and arc shaped island chain called?
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What is newly formed land consisting of and arc shaped island chain called?

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A volcanic arc is a chain of volcanoes formed above a subducting plate, positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. Offshore volcanoes form islands, resulting in a volcanic island arc.
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