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Why are there so many earthquakes and volcanoes around the pacific ocean?
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Why are there so many earthquakes and volcanoes around the pacific ocean?

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Pacific plate is surrounded by volcanoes.Most of the earthquakes occur in this area because it is surrounded by cracks.It is also known as ring of fire.
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