Belize

Belize does not have any active volcanoes.  The country is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America, and while there are some volcanic regions nearby, such as in Guatemala to the west, Belize itself doesn't have volcanic activity. Belize is known for its beautiful coral reefs, lush jungles, and Mayan ruins rather than volcanic landscapes. While Belize itself doesn't have volcanoes, there are some nearby volcanic regions and underwater features in the region: Guatemala : To the west of Belize, Guatemala is home to several active volcanoes, such as  Pacaya ,  Fuego , and  Atitlán . These volcanoes are part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, which is an active volcanic zone caused by the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate. Underwater Volcanoes : In the Caribbean Sea, there are underwater volcanic features, particularly near the  Honduran coastline  to the north. While not actively erupting, some of these underwater volcanoes ...

Belize, located in Central America, is affected by seismic activity due to its proximity to several tectonic plate boundaries, particularly the boundary between the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate. This region is part of the larger "Ring of Fire," an area known for its earthquake and volcanic activity. Caribbean-North American Plate Boundary:  Belize lies on the Caribbean Plate, which is being pushed westward by the North American Plate. This boundary is a source of significant seismic activity, including earthquakes, as the plates interact. The tectonic movement can result in both compressional and strike-slip faults, causing earthquakes of varying magnitudes. Strike-Slip Faults:  One of the most significant features in the region is the  Motagua Fault , a major strike-slip fault that runs along the eastern edge of the Yucatán Peninsula, passing through Belize. Strike-slip faults typically cause horizontal movement between the plates, which can generate mode...

                          Tectonic plates   Caribbean Plate The majority of Belize is situated on the  Caribbean Plate , which is a relatively small tectonic plate located to the southeast of the larger North American Plate. This plate extends through much of the Caribbean region, including Central America.  Subduction Zones and Faults : The Caribbean Plate interacts with several neighboring plates, including the  North American Plate  to the north and the  Cocos Plate  to the south. Belize's position on the Caribbean Plate means that it experiences the tectonic activity associated with the boundary zones of these plates. Belize's northern boundary is marked by the  North American Plate , which includes much of North America and the surrounding regions.  Plate Interaction : The interaction between the Caribbean and North American plates results in compressional forces, which ar...