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1. West Indies

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   The islands of the West Indies straddle the boundary between the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate, resulting in significant tectonic activity. The primary structure is divided into the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico) and the Lesser Antilles, which form a pronounced arc extending south and east.…