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Caribbean plate tectonics, artwork
Caribbean plate tectonics. Block artwork showing the formation of the arc of volcanic islands of the Lesser Antilles along a tectonic plate boundary (brown, arrowed line) in the Caribbean. At lower left is the Lesser Antilles subduction zone, a convergent plate boundary. Here, the oceanic crust of the South American Plate (right) is being pushed under (red arrow) the Caribbean Plate (left). The melting of the oceanic crust produces magma that rises to the surface through vents, forming volcanic islands such as Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Montserrat and Trinidad and Tobago. The Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba are at upper centre
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Atlantic Barbados Block Diagram Caribbean Converging Cuba Diagram Earth Science Fault Line Geological Grenada Haiti Islands Lesser Antilles North American Ocean Floor Seabed Seismic Seismology Subduction Zone Tectonic Plate Underground Volcanic Volcano Volcanoes Converge Cutouts Greater Antilles Martinique Montserrat Trinidad And Tobago
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This artwork, titled "Caribbean Plate Tectonics" provides a visual representation of the geological processes shaping the Caribbean region. Against a striking black background, the intricate block diagram showcases the formation of volcanic islands in the Lesser Antilles along a tectonic plate boundary. The brown arrowed line signifies this boundary where two massive plates meet – the South American Plate and the Caribbean Plate. At their convergence point, known as the Lesser Antilles subduction zone, an awe-inspiring phenomenon unfolds. The oceanic crust of the South American Plate is forcefully pushed beneath (indicated by a red arrow) its Caribbean counterpart. As this oceanic crust descends into Earth's depths, it undergoes intense heat and pressure. This transformative process leads to melting and generates magma that rises through vents towards Earth's surface. It is this fiery ascent that gives birth to magnificent volcanic islands like Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Montserrat, and Trinidad and Tobago. Intriguingly positioned at upper center are prominent landmasses such as Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba – reminding us of their connection to these dynamic geological forces. With meticulous detail and vibrant colors against a dark backdrop reminiscent of our planet's mysterious depths, Claus Lunau's artwork invites viewers on an exploration into earth science. From fault lines to subduction zones and island arcs emerging from beneath our oceans' seabeds - this print encapsulates both scientific knowledge and artistic beauty in one captivating image.
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