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Created page with "== Introduction == The Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc (IBM Arc) is a prominent volcanic island arc system located in the western Pacific Ocean. This extensive arc system stretches over 2,800 kilometers from the southern tip of Japan to the northernmost part of the Mariana Islands. It is a significant geological feature formed by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Philippine Sea Plate. The IBM Arc is renowned for its complex tectonics, diverse volcanic activity, and u..."