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Pacific Ring of Fire


A global view of the Pacific Ring of Fire, showing Mid-Ocean Ridge and Island Arc/Trench Systems. Explorer Ridge and the Marianas Volcanic Arc are shown, as well as the East Pacific Rise.


Related Links

Submarine Ring of Fire: Mission Plan - Explorer Ridge, 2002

Submarine Ring of Fire 2003: Mariana Arc

Submarine Ring of Fire 2004: Volcanism

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