(From Google) The "Ring of Fire" is a meteorological pattern that develops when a large, stagnant dome of high pressure traps hot, dry air over a region. While the center of this dome bakes in extreme, record-breaking heat, disturbances ride along the periphery of the high, triggering clusters of severe, sometimes damaging thunderstorms in a ring-like formation. Think of it as a giant, boiling pot of water with a tight lid on it. Inside the lid, it is pure, stifling heat. Around the edges of that lid, steam and bubbles escape—and those bubbles are massive, severe thunderstorms I'll tell you that this verbiage did confuse me initially because to me, the ring of fire ("Pacific" ring of fire) is a specific geographic ring - so don't let the mixed terminology fool you. I'm still researching and getting more info about this. it's very interesting, and the term I've heard a LOT this week is "Derecho" which is super dangerous. I'll keep you fine folks updated on what I discover, but stay safe out there!

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