At convergent boundaries where two oceanic plates meet, volcanic island arcs are formed. This occurs when one oceanic plate subducts beneath another, leading to the melting of the subducted plate and the formation of magma. As the magma rises, it creates volcanic islands, which can form chains such as the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. These features are characterized by intense volcanic activity and are often associated with deep ocean trenches.
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