Graham Leonard Photo: Jeff McEwan, Capture Studios
The ring of fire is more than just a Johnny Cash song, and it affects us here in the Pacific.
But what is the Pacific Ring of Fire and what drives it?
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard explains the connection between Kamchatka and Nelson, the Philippines and Taupō, between Westport and Los Angeles, and even the Antartic link to the middle of the Pacific.
Map showing the Pacific ring of fire Photo: Public Domain
