Why are earthquakes common in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

Ring of Fire Definition, Map, & Facts ring of fire Pacific Ring of Fire · The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active ring fit adventure Find Pacific Ring Fire stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection

ring fit This line of tectonic plates stretches across the globe, producing 90% of the world's earthquakes