The circle of fire of the Pacific with Evelyne Pradal | PONANT
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Creator's Key Takeaways
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a strip spanning just a few hundred kilometers at its widest part which encircles the Pacific tectonic plate completely surrounding the Pacific Ocean
It marks the areas where the tectonic plates collide and we're generally they are subducted beneath the Pacific plate
This causes magma to be formed dozens of kilometers underground and generates intense volcanic activity
90% of all volcanic eruptions occur on the Pacific Ring of Fire
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Evelyne Pradal, geologist and volcanologist of Ponant, enlighten us on the Circle of fire of the Pacific. It is a band a few tens of kilometers wide or just a few hundred kilometers wide, which surrounds the pacific tectonic plate, that is to say all the way around the Pacific Ocean. Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvรฉe over a thirty years ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations. Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters. Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale. Continue the PONANT experience on our website: www.ponant.com Find the latest news about our cruises by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PonantCr... Follow us on our social networking pages and share your own PONANT moments: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponantcruises/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ponant_cruises