Understanding the Ring of Fire!

What if we told you there’s a massive ring around the Pacific Ocean that causes 90% of the world’s earthquakes and over 75% of its volcanic eruptions? Welcome to the Ring of Fire—Earth’s most dangerous seismic zone!

Stretching from New Zealand to South America, this horseshoe-shaped belt includes countries like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Alaska, and Chile. Here, tectonic plates are constantly colliding, sliding, and cracking—triggering deadly earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic blasts. Think of the 2011 Japan tsunami or the 2004 Indian Ocean quake—both linked to this fiery zone.

But why is the Ring of Fire so active? What makes this region both a natural marvel and a constant threat to millions of lives? And how does it affect countries like India—even though we aren’t directly on the ring?

In this video, we decode the science, geography, and global impact of the Ring of Fire—and why understanding it is crucial for disaster management and UPSC preparation.

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