The Ring of Fire
Future challenge

The Ring of Fire

Chile

Trace the great horseshoe of volcanoes and fault lines that ring the Pacific Ocean, from the Andes to Alaska, Japan to New Zealand. A dramatic, earth-shaking journey through some of the most explosive landscapes on the planet, where the world is still very much being made.

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What you might discover

Iconic stops along the virtual route.

Mount Fuji

No.01

A stunning symbol of Japan's volcanic activity, towering over the landscape.

Yellowstone National Park

No.02

Witness the vibrant geothermal features and wildlife of America's first national park.

Mount St. Helens

No.03

Experience the powerful eruption history of this iconic Washington volcano.

Kilauea

No.04

Explore the continuously erupting volcano and its breathtaking surroundings.

Lake Taupo

No.05

Relax around New Zealand's largest lake, formed by a supervolcano.

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