encircling
series
referred
the Pacific Ocean are referred to as being part of the Ring of Fire
frequent
earthquakes
volcanic eruptions
and known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The Ring of Fire, coinciding with the edges of one of the world's main tectonic plates, (the Pacific Plate) contains over 450 volcanoes and is home to approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes.
contains over 450 volcanoes and is home to approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes.