formation of norfolk

Formation of Norfolk island


Norfolk island is a small volcanic island situated in the south west pacific ocean .Its position is 2902 south and 16757 east. There are two more islands next to Norfolk one is called Phillip and the other Nepean the smallest one. Norfolk island and the other surrounding island are remains and still are dead large volcano which was developed on the submarine ride called the Norfolk ridge . 3.1 to 2.3 million years ago
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Volcanic

Volcanic activity in the prehistoric periods cased 4 layers of lava to form a small island this process happened in phases. Mt pit and Mt bates were the tow main volcanic vents.
Philip and Ne...