Question

why is the pacific ocean known as the ring of fire

Answer 1

The area encircling the Pacific Ocean is called the "Ring of Fire," because its edges mark a circle of high volcanic and seismic activity (earthquakes). Most of the active volcanoes on Earth are located on this circumference.

Answer 2

The pacific ocean known as the ring of fire because this ocean contains many volcanoes in the depth of it and due to this volcanic eruption and earthquake inside the Pacific ocean it is referred to as Ring of fire