Is shielded from solar winds
This is false, the process in the sun is called FUSION, very close to fission i know i always mix the two up.
High Pacific islands are formed by underwater mountain chains or what is called a mid-ocean ridge or MOR. These underwater mountain chains are formed by tectonic plates and they usually have a valley or what is called as a rift.
A tower at a higher elevation will experience a colder climate.
This is because:
As the height increases (compared to sea level), the pressure is decreased.
Since temperature is directly proportional to pressure, therefore, when the pressure decreases the temperature decreases as well.