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no it was formed by limestone

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Yes, the Bahamas were formed by coral reefs that have accumulated over thousands of years. The islands are composed of limestone rock formed from the skeletons of coral polyps and other marine organisms.

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No, the Bahamas do not have active volcanoes. The islands were formed through geological processes like sedimentation and uplift, rather than volcanic activity.


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