What If the Ring of Fire Erupted Right Now?

There's a deadly 40,000 km (29,400 mi)-long zone that passes through 15 countries. This area is dotted with volcanoes, giving it the name The Ring of Fire. And we've decided that right now, all 452 volcanoes are going to erupt at the same time. Talk about an explosive event! Could this event cause subduction? Will the tectonic plates be drastically affected? Would the aftermath bring about a new supercontinent?

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[deepakhdraws]

I think he is the kid who used to ask all those un answerable questions to parents.

[sofiasalsabila]

"Whatif the ring of fire erupted right now?"

Me, an Indonesian living in Java: aight, it's nice knowing y'all

[TheAmazingRoberto]

Japan, indonesia and the phillipines would be absolutely doomed, however that also includes neighbouring countries. Ever heard of the year without summer? It went from indonesia all way to europe! Considering that indonesia is the country with the most active volcanoes in the company of deadly volcanoes, im quite surprised indonesia wasnt even mentioned here. Well basically majority of humanity would be wiped.

[ChalkEChelcee]

"But why would the Volcano's erupt"

Earth: Because I make the rules and because I said so

[mikaylasmith]

short answer: we’re here for a good time not a long time

[emrecancakroglu]

This guy has such a motivating voice. Imagine him saying 'A moon sized asteroid is coming towards our planet and we are all going to die in 10 minutes'. I probably would've answered 'Let's do it!!!'

[ElJean]

When I watch videos like this, I tend to forget my petty issues about Life. It always made me think that the Earth has greater issues than mine.

[jonplaz]

I currently live in the Philippines and like 5 of the strongest volcanoes are now in active state, not to mention that a day can't end with no earthquake, and currently strong typhoons keep hitting us.🤡

[OfentseMwaseFilms]

01:26 We made the cut. Thanks for the credit

[meekire]

As someone who lives where the ring of fire lies, this is the only what if video I would like not to happen.

[Allannah_Of_Rome]

In Australia they have discovered the longest chain of super volcanoes on the planet that stretches from Victoria right through to the top end of Queensland with an ancient tectonic plate running in a straight line. The last volcano in Victoria had errupted around 4, 000 years ago and huge studies are now under way to determine if there's any activity still.

[janeoua]

Jesus loves us, keep praying because all things are possible to him💓💓

[DogeRider]

*What if ring of fire erupted?*

Indonesia and japan: "i quess we die"

[hainaz]

Me who lives in a country that's part of the ring of fire: *chuckles I'm on danger*

[KekaHeh]

Used this for fun facts on a science project, thanks, and it entertained me! :)

[erikatamayo]

Don't forget that there are volcanos outside the ring of fire such as Mt Vesuvius and Mt Etna. If the ring of fire erupted all at once the volcanoes outside the ring of fire would also likely erupt.

[raviolibirb]

"What if the ring of fire erupted right now"

Indonesia : aight, imma head out

[cabuenasjay]

Actually that’s what happening rn. Here in the Philippines Pinatubo, Mayon, (which has been stated in the video)Taal and Kanlaon are currently active on different alert level endangering the people living in the country
So please we need your prayers!🙏

[mamamememoo]

This aged well. :p My heart goes out to La Palma. The volcano just won’t stop erupting and they’ve got earthquakes going too.

[opjhdxx]

Even though Mt Mayon erupted here in the Philippines it still Was a sight to see due to its perfect cone shape