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Which region has the greatest concentration of currently active volcanoes?

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  1.  the coastal plain of western Africa
  2.  European Russia and Siberia
  3.  the area surrounding the Red Sea
  4.  the circum-Pacific area

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4. The circum-Pacific area

The circum-Pacific area has the greatest concentration of currently active volcanoes.

The Circum-Pacific Belt is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. Its length is approximately 40,000 kilometers (24,900 miles).

It is also known/referred to as "The Ring of Fire".

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