It has the most active volcanoes, having about 452 active volcanoes. It is a question of having the most volcanoes.
Volcanoes are located throughout the different regions of the Earth. The areas with the most active volcanoes are the west coast of the Americas, the east coast of Siberia, Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The "ring of fire" is located between New Guinea and New Zealand.
Volcanoes are most commonly found in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which includes the western coast of the Americas, eastern coast of Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean. So they are most common in the Northern Hemisphere.
Most volcanoes are located along the edges of tectonic plates, known as the Ring of Fire. This area encircles the Pacific Ocean and includes regions such as the west coast of the Americas, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Additionally, some volcanoes can also be found in hot spot locations, such as the Hawaiian Islands.
Most are shield volcanoes.
Volcanoes are usually in Hawaii.
Where ever there are hotspots
Alaska is the US state with the most volcanoes.
Composite or Strato Volcanoes.
Indonesia has the most number of volcanoes. It has 167 of the 850 active volcanoes known in the world. These include the famous volcanoes Krakatoa, Tambora, and Merapi. Japan and the United States follow in rank.
most volcanoes are along the ring of fire
Volcanoes occur in areas where tectonic plates meet, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire which includes countries like Indonesia, Japan, and the west coast of the Americas. They can also be found along mid-ocean ridges where new crust is being formed.