The Ring of Fire, which encircles the Pacific Ocean, is home to approximately 75% of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes. Specifically, there are about 450 to 500 volcanoes categorized as active within this region. The exact number may vary due to different definitions of ‘active’ and the geological activity in the area.
The Ring of Fire extends from the coasts of North and South America, across the Bering Sea, and down to Japan and the islands of Southeast Asia. It is a geologically rich area that sees frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, largely due to tectonic plate activities. This tectonic activity is what makes the Ring of Fire so notable in terms of volcanic activity and geological studies.