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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge passes through, and is responsible for the creation of, the landmass known as Iceland. Because its creation is due to a divergent plate boundary, the lava would be mafic or basaltic due to the source of the upwelling magma being directly from the asthenosphere.

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Q: How can i describe Iceland in terms of what geologic feature is located on and what type of lava would you expect it to be made of?
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