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Evolution of the Azores

The Azores is a volcanic archipelago which sits in the Atlantic Ocean atop three tectonic plates. Island residents have had to learn to cope with natural catastrophes, including earthquakes and volcanoes. But now, Azoreans are making geology their friend.

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The fortified island

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