Where are most of the earths active volcanoes concentrated ?

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Where are most of the earth’s active volcanoes concentrated ?

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Geography

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SSC

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The correct answer is option 2: Pacific Ocean. Most of the earth`s active volcanoes are concentrated in the Pacific Ocean region. This region is known as the "Ring of Fire" due to its high volcanic and seismic activity. It is formed by the tectonic plate boundaries around the Pacific Ocean, where several plates interact. This interaction creates subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another. These subduction zones are the primary locations for volcanic activity. Within the Pacific Ocean, there are various volcanic features such as volcanic arcs, volcanic islands, and underwater volcano systems. Due to the intense volcanic activity in this region, it is considered the most active volcanic zone on Earth.