How were the azores formed?

The Azores are a volcanic archipelago situated in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. The islands were formed by the movement of the African and North American tectonic plates, which created the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. As the plates moved apart, magma rose from the mantle and erupted on the surface, forming volcanoes. Over time, these volcanoes built up to form the islands of the Azores.

The Azores are still volcanically active, and there have been several eruptions in recent years. The most recent eruption occurred in 2022, when the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted on the island of Iceland.

The Azores are also home to many hot springs and fumaroles, which are evidence of the volcanic activity that is still taking place beneath the surface.