Question
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The city of San Francisco, California (United States) has adopted strict building codes because it lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire". This phenomenon is the result of
zones along several tectonic plates. These zones make the city susceptible to
. The Ring of Fire is also home to the vast majority of the Earth's
.
The city of San Francisco, California (United States) has adopted strict building codes because it lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire". This phenomenon is the result of
zones along several tectonic plates. These zones make the city susceptible to
. The Ring of Fire is also home to the vast majority of the Earth's
.
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The city of San Francisco, California, is located along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," which is an area characterized by high seismic activity and volcanism. This phenomenon results from tectonic plate boundaries where several tectonic plates interact.
Due to these zones, San Francisco is particularly susceptible to **earthquakes**. The Ring of Fire is also home to the vast majority of the Earth's **volcanoes**, as many of them are located along the same tectonic plate boundaries that contribute to seismic activity.
In summary:
- **Tectonic Plates**: The Ring of Fire is marked by the boundaries of several tectonic plates.
- **Susceptibility**: San Francisco is susceptible to earthquakes.
- **Volcanoes**: The Ring of Fire contains the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes.
Due to these zones, San Francisco is particularly susceptible to **earthquakes**. The Ring of Fire is also home to the vast majority of the Earth's **volcanoes**, as many of them are located along the same tectonic plate boundaries that contribute to seismic activity.
In summary:
- **Tectonic Plates**: The Ring of Fire is marked by the boundaries of several tectonic plates.
- **Susceptibility**: San Francisco is susceptible to earthquakes.
- **Volcanoes**: The Ring of Fire contains the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes.