What is the Pacific ring of fire?
The Ring of Fire also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. The majority of Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes take place along the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is home to 75% of the world’s volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes. … This movement results in deep ocean trenches, volcanic eruptions, and earthquake.