The recent earthquake in Taiwan is believed to be one of the earthquakes generated in the Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic and volcanic risk. This is his explanation.
News from the fort earthquake of magnitude 7.5 which struck the coasts of Taiwan put the authorities of several countries on alert. Especially its neighbors, Japan and the Philippines, which were prone to a tsunami following the movement.
It was possible that the thousands of people living nearby would be forced to evacuate quickly. Even if, One way or another, they are aware that they could experience these kinds of extreme situations. And Taiwan and Japan are both located above the Pacific Ring of Fire.
It is a convergence of important tectonic plates that causes a constant presence of earthquakes of minor, medium and high intensity.
That’s everything you need to know about the Ring of Fire.
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What is the Ring of Fire and how does it affect countries within it?
A large area along the Pacific Ocean has been named the Ring of Fire or Ring of Fire: it crosses the coasts of South America, North America and East Asia. According to Infobae extend over nearly 40,000 kilometers, where 75% of the world’s active volcanoes are located and have been sheltered. scene of 90% of the most powerful earthquakes recorded in history.
This because Beneath the entire area lies a complex and significant convergence of tectonic plates, including the Pacific, Nazca and North America.
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It’s because of it Neighboring countries are more likely to experience major earthquakes as well as dangerous volcanic activity.
And even if the risk of living nearby is obvious (material damage, human losses and economic problems), The volcanic activity of the place has its positive side: in certain regions, it promotes the formation of fertile soils.
These are the Asian countries encompass the Ring of Fire:
- Japan.
- Philippines.
- Indonesia.
- Papua New Guinea.
- Russia.
On the other hand, The Central and South American countries that are part of the Ring of Fire are:
- Chili. (The 1960 earthquake occurred in this area).
- Ecuador.
- Panama.
- Costa Rica.
- Nicaragua.
- Honduras.
- The Savior.
- Guatemala.
- Mexico.
- UNITED STATES.
- Canada.
And finally, New Zealand would be the only country in Oceania to be part of this risk zone.
Source: Latercera
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