Canary Island

About Canary Island:

• It is an archipelago located  in the Atlantic Ocean
• It is about 1300 km South of mainland Spain and 115 km West of the African coast (Morocco).
• The Canaries comprise the Spanish provincias (provinces) of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 
• These Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 
• Climatic condition: They have a subtropical climate. Temperatures are warm and show little seasonal variation.
• It has rich volcanic soils and mild temperatures that support a wide variety of vegetation that generally follows a zonal arrangement based on elevation.

What is an archipelago?

• An archipelago is a term used to describe a group or chain of islands that are closely scattered in a body of water, such as a sea, ocean, lake, or river.
• These islands are typically formed through geological processes such as volcanic activity, tectonic movements, or the accumulation of sediment

 

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Q1) What are Ocean currents?

Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of ocean water. They play a crucial role in redistributing heat, nutrients, and dissolved gases around the globe, influencing climate patterns and affecting marine ecosystems. Ocean currents are primarily driven by a combination of factors, including wind, temperature differences, density variations, and Earth's rotation.

Source: More than 30 migrants were feared dead after a small boat headed for Spain's Canary Islands sank