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Why is the western side of Mexico referred to as the ring of fire?
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The soil on farmland in Mexico and central America fertilzed by?
Volcanic activity. Both western Mexico and most of Central America lie on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Where are earthquakes mostly likely?
the ring of fire which is around Haiti or in the western pacific
What countries border the ring of fire?
mexico
What is the volcano belt around the pacific rim called?
The chain of volcanoes lining the Pacific Rim are referred to as Ring of Fie.
How are volcanoes in Mexico related to the US?
Several volcanoes found in Mexico are within the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area prone to earthquakes and volcano eruptions, just like those found on the US' western board.
Why is the United States called the ring of fire?
The United States itself is not called the ring of fire, but its western coast is the eastern edge of the ring. The ring of fire is called such due to the prevalence of active volcanoes that encircle the area.
What is the ring of fire how is it related to the frequent occurrence of earthquakes?
The ring of fire is the area in western South America, western North America, southern Alaska, and eastern Asia where volcanoes and earthquakes are common.
Is Mt Pinatubo on the ring of fire?
Yes, Mount Pinatubo is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its high seismic and volcanic activity due to the presence of tectonic plate boundaries.
Does haiti lay on the ring of fire?
No, the "Ring of Fire" encircles the Pacific Ocean, Haiti is in the Caribbean Sea in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean.
What are the volcanoes on the edges of the Pacific plate called?
Those are referred to as the Ring of Fire.
What geographic region does the Ring of Fire surround?
The Pacific Ocean area. The Ring of Fire runs along the western part of America all around to Asia and Oceania.
What is along the coast of Mexico and Central America?
The "Ring of Fire". Also the Pacific Ocean.
