Active Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics, Hot Spots and the Ring of Fire

This world map shows the major plates and plate boundaries, including such notables as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the San Andreas Fault, and the Java and Aleutian Trenches. The Pacific Ring of Fire is shown, including the Cascade Range. The location of major volcanoes is also depicted. A feature of this site is a black and white version that can be printed out for greater clarity. Educational levels: High school, Intermediate elementary, Middle school