The Circum-Pacific Belt is the scientific name for the Ring of Fire. It is the region where the vast majority of the world’s active volcanoes are located. This belt follows the edges of the Pacific Ocean and is the result ...
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Most of the world’s active volcanoes are found in new fold mountain regions that are located near plate boundaries. Examples include the Andes in South America and the Cascades in North America. These mountains are still growing due to tectonic ...