Why Do Earthquakes Keep Hitting the Philippines? | Pacific Ring of Fire Explained | UPSC

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-ias-hindi IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-hindi IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ias-hindi IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-hindi NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-hindi ************************************************************************* Why does the Philippines experience frequent earthquakes, and what makes the Pacific Ring of Fire one of the most seismically active regions on Earth? In this video, Vaibhav Shivhare, Expert Faculty at Drishti IAS, explains the recent Philippines earthquake and the scientific reasons behind repeated seismic activity in the region. Understand how tectonic plates interact, what subduction zones are, and why the Philippines remains highly vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis. This session also explores the concept of the Pacific Ring of Fire in detail and connects these important geographical phenomena with current affairs from a UPSC perspective. The topic is highly relevant for both UPSC Prelims and Mains, helping aspirants strengthen their understanding of Physical Geography, Disaster Management, and the application of static concepts in contemporary events. ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-Vikas-Divyakirti 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDivyakirti-Playlist-YT 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVikasDivyakirti-Playlist-YT 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-Series-Hindi 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Optional-Hindi 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-Demo-Classes 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-Stories 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-Analysis-Hindi 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-Interview-Hindi-Medium 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Online-Courses 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-Online-Course-Hindi 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundation-online-course-Hinglish 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-Online-Course-English 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Subjects-Online-Courses 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Online-Courses 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Online-Courses 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affairs-P-M-Online-Courses 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Test-Series 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Test-Series 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-Courses 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #PhilippinesEarthquake #PacificRingOfFire #Earthquake #UPSC #UPSCPreparation #CurrentAffairs #DrishtiIAS #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSC | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains #drishtionlinecourse