Natural hazards and current issues Russia is in a crisis of air pollution caused by heavy factory usage being made by emissions and coal fired electric plants , and major transportation in major cities.Agricultural pollution of inland waterways and seacoasts are being affected. Deforestation is being impacted for more land use and residential use.
Geographic notes
largest country in the world in terms of area but unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world; despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates (either too cold or too dry) for agriculture.
Russia's far east, particularly the Kamchatka Peninsula, lies along the Ring of Fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the Pacific Ocean; up to 90% of the world's earthquakes and some 75% of the world's volcanoes occur within the Ring of Fire.