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Yasawa Group

The Yasawa Group is an island chain in Fiji, composed of volcanic and sedimentary rocks. These islands are significant in volcanic geology and tectonics for their role in understanding the processes of island arc formation, the evolution of volcanic island chains, and the tectonic setting of the South Pacific. 

Reference: Nunn, P. D. (1998). “Pacific Island Landscapes.” Institute of Pacific Studies. 

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