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Currently, the Pacific Ocean is the most active volcanic area on the planet. The land masses that are adjacent to the Pacific ocean are referred to as the "Ring of Fire".
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Is the pacific ocean in San Francisco?
Well, the Pacific Ocean isn't "in" San Francisco...it would be more accurate to say that San Francisco is located on the eastern rim of the Pacific Ocean.
What ocean or sea is Tonga near?
The pacific ocean. Tonga is one of the many beautiful pacific islands.
When do earthquakes happen?
Earthquake mostly happen around the ring of fire, around the Pacific ocean.
What makes a country vulnerable to earthquakes?
If it is near the Ring of Fire (or Pacific Ring of Fire) it will be vulnerable to many earthquakes.
What sea is Hawaii near?
The Pacific Ocean.
Where were the first human settlements located in California?
near the Pacific Ocean
Why does Mexico experience many earthquakes?
Because it is included to "Pacific Belt" that belongs to "Ring of Fire or Earthquakes Belt", it so because it is lying near the Pacific Ocean. Other countries also included in "Pacific Belt" are Japan, Taiwan, California. The three kinds of Earthquakes Belt: 1. Pacific Belt- Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, California and other countries lying near the Pacific Ocean. 2. Mediterranean Belt of Fire- from China to Mediterranean areas of Africa and Europe. 3. The third is the long ridge that lies under the Atlantic ocean.
What is the ocean near the east?
The Pacific Ocean.
What Ocean is near Guadalajara?
the pacific ocean
What ocean is near the santa Barbara mission?
it is near the pacific ocean
Are most earthquakes located near the edges or near the center of the continents?
Most earthquakes and volcanoes are on the Pacific rim of fire.
Is Central America Near the Pacific Ocean?
I think it is close to the Pacific Ocean.
