0
In general, any area in which the tectonic plates of the Earth are either colliding or being pulled apart are going to have volcanoes. Some examples would be the "Ring of Fire" around the Pacific Ocean where the plates are colliding (Japan and Indonesia are current examples), and the Mid-Atlantic Trench, where the plates are pulling apart. The Icelandic volcanoes are part of this phenomenon.
There are additional volcanic mountain ranges over "hot spots" in the Earth's mantle. The Hawaiian Islands are an example of a fixed plate moving across a "hot spot" in the mantle, and leaving a chain of volcanoes as the Pacific plate moves to the northwest.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoring of fire
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
Where do most volcanoes happen?
In an area called the Pacific Ring of Fire. See link below.
Where on earth do most volcanoes occur?
The Island of Iceland has the most volcanoes (per area) of any place on Earth.
Why Indonesia has the most number of volcanoes?
nobody knows but what i know is thAT INDONESIA HAS MOST ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN THE WORLD
What is the most common structure of volcanoes?
the most common structure of volcanoes is Yur MoMSz !
Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
Where are most volcanoes?
Most volcanoes are located on what is called "the Ring of Fire", and ring in the pacific that has high tectonic activity.This area is home to 452 volcanoes which is over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
Are most volcanoes formed near colliding plate boundaries?
... Yes that is exactly where they form and the most dangerous volcanoes are formed in this area by wide opening, colliding plates.
Where do most volcanoes happen?
In an area called the Pacific Ring of Fire. See link below.
What could you conclude about an area where new sea floor was forming from cooling magma?
there were most likely volcanoes in that area
Where on earth do most volcanoes occur?
The Island of Iceland has the most volcanoes (per area) of any place on Earth.
What is the area of Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness?
The area of Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness is 529.288 square kilometers.
What is the area of the globe called where most volcanoes are found?
The Ring of Fire, which circles the Pacific ocean, contains over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
Does the ring of fire have the most volcanoes on earth?
It has the most active volcanoes, having about 452 active volcanoes. It is a question of having the most volcanoes.
Why Indonesia has the most number of volcanoes?
nobody knows but what i know is thAT INDONESIA HAS MOST ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN THE WORLD
Where are most volcanoes today?
Volcanoes are usually in Hawaii.
What type of volcanoes are the hawaiianislands?
Most are shield volcanoes.
