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The "Ring Of Fire" is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. Consists of 452 volcanoes and is home to 75% of the worlds active and dormant volcanoes
It's a string of volcanoes running along the Pacific Ocean.

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Which planet has ring of fire volcano?

There is no planet in our solar system that has a ring of fire volcano. The term "ring of fire" usually refers to the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a region in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity, but it is not associated with a single planet.


Who study the pacific ring of fire?

Many scientists study the Pacific ring of fire.


Where is Hawaii in the ring of fire?

Hawaii is not part of the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is the result of the plate boundaries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii was formed by a hot spot in the middle of the Pacific.


Is pacific ring of fire the same as ring of fire?

Yes, the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Ring of Fire are the same thing. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean basin where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.


Why is the pacific ring of the ring of fire?

Well in Science definition the Ring of Fire is a volcano belt that rims the Pacific Ocean.


Is the ring of fire around the Pacific basin?

Yes. The Ring of Fire is a roughly horsehoe shaped ring encircling the Pacific basin.


What is the elevation of the ring of fire?

There is no particular elevation. The Ring of Fire is not a single location. It is a band surrounding the Pacific Ocean. Activity associated with it ranges from the sea floor to the tops of high mountains.


Is Maryland in The Ring of Fire?

No, the Ring of Fire is around the Pacific Ocean


What does the ring of fire have to do with earthquakes?

The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements. The ring is associated with major earthquake zones, including the Pacific Plate, which causes frequent seismic activity along its boundaries.


Has there been a tornado in the pacific ring of fire?

There has been a typhoon near the pacific ring of fire. It occured in 1991.


Why is the ring of fire in the pacific?

The Pacific Ring of Fire (or sometimes just the Ring of Fire) is an area where large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km (25,000 mi) horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.


Which water body is surrounded by a geologically active ring of fire?

The Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is a group of volcanoes. The pacific tectonic plate.