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The Pacific Ring of Fire is
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- an area of constant forest fires in the Pacific islands
- a volcanic belt around the Pacific
- an area of intense heat in the Pacific
- islands rich in fuel minerals in the Pacific
Correct Option: B
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. It has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes. About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 81% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
