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hallm:

How did the area known as the "Ring of Fire" earn its nickname? A) Solar eclipses are visible in the area. B) It is home to much drought and forest fires. C) There are hundreds of diamond mines in the area. D) It is associated with volcanic and tectonic activity.

hallm:

i think it is d

Shadow:

Correct.

Shadow:

I actually live in the middle of the Ring of Fire (:

hallm:

yayyyy

hallm:

really that is soo cool

Shadow:

Yes, the state of Hawaii, specifically the island of Oahu.

hallm:

thats amazing

Shadow:

The Ring of Fire is essentially a ring of volcanoes cause by tectonic plates.

Shadow:

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Shadow:

That image depicts it best.

hallm:

i think its fascinating how tectonic plates and volcanoes work

Shadow:

Same. I just hope they stay dormant. I like my island (:

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