The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. 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 plate movements. It has 452 volcanoes (more than 75 % of the world 's active and dormant volcanoes). The Ring of Fire is sometimes called the circum - Pacific belt.
what is the ring of fire in geography
a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur