How the Earth Was Made

S02E07 Ring of Fire

Encircling nearly the entire Pacific Ocean, the "Ring of Fire" holds the title of Earth’s longest linear feature—stretching almost 25,000 miles. This chain of active volcanoes begins at White Island near New Zealand, crosses the South China Seas, Japan, and Kamchatka, then runs through the Aleutians, the Cascades, and down the Andes. It stands as one of the most breathtaking spectacles on the planet.