https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrwYtGf40hA&pp=ygUQcmluZyBvZiBmaXJlIHZveA%3D%3D

Ring of Fire Video Notes

Before the video:

1. What are the plates that make up Earth’s surface called?

Tectonic plates

During the video:

1. “On average, there are 10 to 20 volcanoes erupting at any given time.”
2. The Ring of Fire is concentrated along the edges of the Pacific Ocean.
3. Why are the plates in the Ring of Fire especially active?

Because the tectonic plates that make up the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas are moving faster than any other tectonic plate.

1. What plate triggered the 1989 San Francisco/Oakland Earthquake?

The San Andreas Fault

1. What can countries do to prepare for earthquakes and tsunami?

Countries can implement strict building codes (rules) and build early warning systems.