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What do you mean by 'the Pacific Ring of Fire?

'The Pacific Ring of Fire’ referred to the volcanoes occurred around the Pacific Ocean. 80% of the volcanoes are sited around the Pacific Ocean. This region has almost more than 452 volcanoes which are referred to as 'The Pacific Ring of Fire’.


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