Question

California is located in a region where a number of tectonic plates move and collide, creating a series of subduction zones where volcanoes and earthquakes frequently occur. What is the region called?
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Ring of Fire
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Circle of Death
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Hoop of Chaos
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Shake and Bake Zone

Answer 1

The region you are referring to is called the **Ring of Fire**. It is an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to the movement of tectonic plates.