Ring of Fire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Ring of Fire
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Japan's precarious location on the Ring of Fire means it experiences about 1,500 earthquakes a year, and accounts for 10% of quakes measuring 6.0 magnitude or higher worldwide.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Taiwan’s geography adds another layer of vulnerability, as the Pacific Ring of Fire exposes production to earthquakes, tsunamis and severe weather events,” says Helfstein.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
Earthquakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
The Philippines, which sits on the geologically unstable "Ring of Fire", has been reeling from a string of devastating natural disasters.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
Because these faults produce volcanic activity, the arc has become known as the Ring of Fire.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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