Azores Islands

About Azores Islands:

• Location: The Azores Archipelago is a group of nine islands in the North Atlantic region.
• Origin: The islands and islets are of volcanic origin, some of which have been inactive since they were formed. The archipelago is part of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. 
• These are volcanic islands that originated from the Azores Plateau. The island group lies above the Azores Triple Junction, a junction where three of the world’s main tectonic plates (Eurasian, North American, and African) meet.
• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the main structure between the African-Eurasian Plate and the North American Plate crossing the Azores Plateau.
• The islands lie in a northwest-southeast direction, and are divided into three groups: northwest, central and eastern. 
• Mountain: Mount Pico, located on Pico Island, is the highest point on the archipelago, 
• Climate: Oceanic subtropical climate.
• Fauna: The islands’ Laurel forests are home to numerous species, including endemic plants and animals.
• At least two endemic bird species still survive on the archipelago, including the Azores bullfinch restricted to laurel forests, and the Monteiro’s storm petrel.

Q1: What is an archipelago?

An archipelago is an area that contains a chain or group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

Source: Azores create largest marine protected area in North Atlantic