GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Aleutian Islands
The Aleutian Islands curve westward from the Alaska Peninsula between the Bering Sea and the North Pacific.
Fast Facts
- The chain crosses the 180° meridian, so its westernmost islands lie in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- The islands belong to Alaska, United States.
- The offshore Aleutian Trench and the volcanic arc are related to subduction of the Pacific plate.
Connected lessons
- Aleutian IslandsMap, explanation and practice
- Northern Ring of Fire: arcs and trenchesGuided exploration