GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site island A comparatively small land area entirely surrounded by water, a result of the buildup of the cone of a submarine volcano, erosion by the sea or glaciers of a parts of coastal regions, diastrophism, or other processes. Island arcs are curving chains of islands. They are often associated with earthquake activity, and have deep ocean trenches on the convex sides. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP