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Is the ring of fire is called because it has loads of volcanoes?
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∙ 10y ago
The border of the Pacific Ocean is a tectonically active zone with lots of earthquakes and volcanoes; you are correct that it is the volcanoes which have inspired the term "ring of fire".
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How does the ring of fire affect china?
china is on the ring of fire and experiences loads of volcanoes ad earthquakes because the tectonic plates are under china
Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
Why are volcanic islands called volcanic islands?
Long ago people believe in a god called Vulcan and he was the god of fire (not anger)so they named the volcano after him because volcanoes have to do with fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Volcanoes are called "volcanoes" because they are named after the Roman god Vulcan, who is said to work underground with all the magma.
Where in the USA are most volcanoes found why?
Near the West Coast, because it is on the edge of what is called the "Pacific Ring of Fire".
What is the name of scientists who study volcanoes?
They are called VULCANOLOGISTS. The origin of that name is from Vulcan, the god of beneficial and hindering fire, including the fire of volcanoes.
Why is there an area called the ring of fire?
The ring of fire is called the ring of fire. It is a chain of volcanoes in the pacific ocean.
How does the ring of fire affect china?
china is on the ring of fire and experiences loads of volcanoes ad earthquakes because the tectonic plates are under china
Why is the area called the ring of fire?
It is an area of underwater volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean. It is called the Ring of Fire because of the fact that they are volcanoes that form a ring hundreds of miles in diameter.
Why are volcanoes called nature's fire?
Because the eruption of a volcano is a natural phenomenon, it is often referred to as nature's fire.
Why do you think the area around the Pacific Plate is called the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Because the Pacific Ocean just has so many volcanoes. The Ring of Fire, also known as the circum-Pacific seismic belt, is home to more than 75% of the world's volcanoes. About 90% of the world's earthquakes originate along the Ring of Fire.
What is the belt of volcanoes called?
The Ring of Fire
What is the ring of volcanoes called?
The Ring of Fire
What are the belt of the volcanoes called?
ring of fire
Why does Iceland have the nick name the land of fire and ice?
Iceland is called "The Land of Fire and Ice" because it contains a lot of ice and volcanoes
Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
Why are volcanic islands called volcanic islands?
Long ago people believe in a god called Vulcan and he was the god of fire (not anger)so they named the volcano after him because volcanoes have to do with fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Volcanoes are called "volcanoes" because they are named after the Roman god Vulcan, who is said to work underground with all the magma.
Where in the USA are most volcanoes found why?
Near the West Coast, because it is on the edge of what is called the "Pacific Ring of Fire".
