The "Ring of Fire" is located around the Pacific Ocean, and ocean trade has always been a major function in both ancient and modern societies. Seaports around the Pacific Rim are always going to be heavily populated. In fact, there are several locations in Japan where volcanoes have destroyed cities, only to have new cities built atop the lava flows. The chance of catastrophe within a human lifetime is reasonably small. But with increased numbers of residents, the populations that can be affected have grown larger over time.
Other reasons could include the scenic mountains and the fertile soil (lava contains minerals that can add nutrients). Metal ores have also been deposited by previous eruptions, as in the Philippines.
Yes. First of all, people tend to live along coasts. Anywhere you go in the world that the climate is hospitable, there will be people along the coast. Living on the coast gives you access to the ocean as a means of travel and trade. The Ring of Fire takes up just about all coasts along the Pacific Ocean, which accounts for a sigificant portion of all coastal areas on Earth. Second, in a number of these areas the soils are made fertile by volcanic deposits, making them good for farming. Finally, there is a matter of risk. Many of the volcanoes in the Ring of Fire go decades and even centuries without major eruptions and many areas can go for long periods of time without experiencing a major earthquake. Additionally, even though there are many volcanoes, not every area is close enough to one to be at a direct risk.
Some people choose to live in the Ring of Fire because they have always lived there and it is their home. Others probably choose to live there to research. It is impossible to say exactly why someone would choose to live there.
There are thousands of people who live in or near the Ring of Fire. These people have just become accustomed to their living situation even though it can be a daily challenge.
Subduction zones are often located in good places or seaports.
Many tourists are drawn to the beauty created by volcanic islands and mountains near the ocean.
The ring of fire has volcanoes and earthquakes.
It depends what you mean by 'dangerous'. For the people who live close to the active areas - yes it can be dangerous. For those living far away, not as bad.
About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 81% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the circum-Pacific seismic belt, also known as the Ring ofFire.
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Many people live on the Ring of Fire because the Pacific Ocean is an important zone of world trade. Additionally, many tourists are drawn to the beauty created by the volcanic islands and mountains near the ocean.
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The ring of fire has volcanoes and earthquakes.
Because it is part of the tectonic plates
So many people live on the ring of fire because after the volcano erupts there are lots of minerals and valuable metals that are found in the hardened magma (after lava gets cooled)
So many people live on the ring of fire because after the volcano erupts there are lots of minerals and valuable metals that are found in the hardened magma (after lava gets cooled)
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tourists are drawn to the beauty subduction zones are often in good location for seaports
The Pacific Rim is often called the Ring of Fire because of the massive amount of volcanoes and earthquakes. People that live in these regions are rather used to these phenomena, but they still wreak havoc regularly.
It depends what you mean by 'dangerous'. For the people who live close to the active areas - yes it can be dangerous. For those living far away, not as bad.
They choose to live by water because they can have water to drink from.
About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 81% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the circum-Pacific seismic belt, also known as the Ring ofFire.