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Why No Islands on the West Coast | Portland News
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Why the West Coast has no island paradise like the East Coast? It’s not laziness—it’s geology. The Pacific plate dives under North America, creating a steep, deep trench that stops sediments from building islands. Unlike the East Coast’s gradual shelf, our coast is a dramatic drop-off shaped by tectonic forces. So while East Coasters sip cocktails on Martha’s Vineyard, we’re stuck with a solid, uninterrupted mainland—thanks to the planet’s most powerful geological show.
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