Question

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to earthquakes.

Explanation:

The Ring of Fire is the arc region around the basin of the Pacific Ocean which is known for the volcanic eruptions and earthquakes that are prevalent in the region. It is a long horse-shoe shaped with a seismic active belt for earthquakes, volcanoes and tectonic plate boundaries that borders the pacific Basin. It is also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, with most of the active volcanoes and earthquakes occurring in this region.

Answer 2

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to earthquakes, because it sits on tectonic plates which are constantly moving.