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Cyclades
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The geological underpinning of the Cyclades' is dominated by metamorphic and igneous rocks derived from the Hellenic arc subduction zone, although the islands themselves represent uplifted sections of the continental crust rather than pure volcanic cones, distinguishing them from neighboring island groups like the Dodecanese[3].
A key geological feature is the extensive exposure of high-quality marble, particularly on islands such as Paros and [Naxos](/entries/naxos/…