GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Seventy-five percent of Earth’s volcanoes-more than 450 volcanoes-are located along the Ring of Fire. Ninety percent of Earth’s earthquakes occur along its path, including the planet’s most violent and dramatic seismic events.

Detailed explanation-2: -Volcano. According to the United States Geologic Survey, there are approximately 1, 500 potentially active volcanoes worldwide. Most are located around the Pacific Ocean in what is commonly called the Ring of Fire.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ring of Fire is home to 75% of the world’s volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes. About 1, 500 active volcanoes can be found around the world. Learn about the major types of volcanoes, the geological process behind eruptions, and where the most destructive volcanic eruption ever witnessed occurred.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nearly 80% of the world’s volcanoes are situated around the Pacific Ocean. This zone is known as ‘The Pacific Ring of Fire.

Detailed explanation-5: -About 95% of active volcanoes occur at the plate subduction zones and at the mid-oceanic ridges (Figure 10n-1).