The Caribbean tectonic plate is mainly oceanic and is located off the east coast of central America.
The northern boundary with the North American plate is transform or strike-slip. The eastern boundary is a subduction zone. The southern boundary is complex and is partly the result of transform faulting, thrust faulting and subduction. ( http://www.volcanolive.com/caribbean.html)
The northern boundary with the North American plate is transform or strike-slip. The eastern boundary is a subduction zone. The southern boundary is complex and is partly the result of transform faulting, thrust faulting and subduction. ( http://www.volcanolive.com/caribbean.html)
Netherlands Antilles: Saba (eruption in 1636), The Quill (last erupted 250 AD)
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Liamuiga (last eruption possibly 1843), Nevis Peak
Montserrat: Soufriere Hills (eruptions 1995-2009)
Guadeloupe: Bouillante , Soufriere Guadeloupe (recently 1976-77)
Grenada: St. Catherine, Kick-'em-Jenny ( many underwater explosions; most recent 2001)
Dominica: Morne aux Diables (activity 1841 and 1893), Morne Diablotins, Morne Trois Pitons (790 AD), Morne Watt (1997), Morne Patates (1270)
Martinique: Pelee (last eruption 1929-1932, 1902 was a great volcanic disaster)
St. Lucia: Qualibou (last eruption 1766)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Soufriere St. Vincent (latest eruption 1979)
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