Tuesday: Geography
The Ring of Fire, known for its volcanic activity, encircles which ocean?
Hint: It’s home to 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean
The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone encircling the Pacific Ocean, renowned for its intense volcanic activity and frequent earthquakes.
It is home to about 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes and accounts for approximately 90% of the planet's earthquakes.
This geologically dynamic region is caused by the movement of tectonic plates, particularly subduction, where one plate slides beneath another. Countries along the Ring of Fire, such as Japan, Indonesia, and Chile, experience significant geological phenomena, making it a critical area for studying plate tectonics and natural disaster preparedness.
