Borders of the Pacific Oceans. This is the most outstanding
volcanic belt of the world in which 403 active volcanoes are found. This known
as the ring of fire. On the east coast of the Pacific Ocean, this belt extends
from Cape Horn of South America to Alaska in North America. Along the western
coast of the Pacific, this belt extends to Kurile Islands, Japan and
Philippines Islands.
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FOCUS AND EPICENTRE The place of origin of an earthquake inside the earth is called its focus. The shock waves travel in all direction... -
VOLCANIC PLUG . Volcanic plug is formed by the solidification of lava in the vent of the volcano after eruption is over. The plug becomes ... -
Mid-world Mountain Belt . Nearly 21% of world’s earthquakes occur in the mid-world mountain belt. It extends parallel to the equator from...
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