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Largely lacking in Volcanic activity, the Leeward Antilles Island Arc occurs along the deformed southern edge of the Caribbean Plate and was formed by the plate's Subduction under the South American Plate . Recent Studies indicate that the Leeward Antilles are Accreting to South America. ISLANDS The Leeward Antilles comprise (roughly from west to east):
Though nearby, Isla Margarita is not included in this island group. REFERENCES
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