Lesser Antilles, Caribbean 

The tectonic evolution of the Caribbean is complex and still being debated. The purpose of this web page is to make you familiar with the present topography/bathymetry and plate boundaries of the Caribbean region, the location, type of volcanism and one possibility for the tectonic evolution of the Caribbean. 

Click on the images to the right for each topic. 

 
 
 
 

Present Day 

 

Volcanism 

 

Tectonic Evolution