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Mid-Atlantic Ridge. (the one between North America und Europe)

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Which island sits a top the mid-atlantic ridge?

The biggest island formed by the mid Atlantic ridge is Iceland.


What kind of impact does the mid-Atlantic ridge have on Iceland?

Iceland is spreading apart from the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Iceland is a hot spot on the ridge


Was iceland formed from an oceanic plate collision?

Iceland was formed by volcanic eruptions along the Mid-Atlantic ridge, a good website for more information is http://waterfire.fas.is/Iceland/Geology.php


What effect is the mid-Atlantic ridge having on Iceland?

the mid-atlantic ridge is in the process of creating iceland.


What countries are part of the mid ocean ridge?

Since it is called the 'mid ocean ridge' , it is in the middle of the ocean, far from land/countries. However, with one exception, Iceland. The mid Atlantic ocean ridge continues above the surface of the ocean, and has formed the island of Iceland.


What is the name of the landmass through which the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic ocean passes?

Iceland


Why does iceland volcano lie there?

There are many volcanoes in Iceland because the country is situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where new oceanic crust is being formed all the time. Iceland is one of the few countries in the world which is growing in size every year.


What geologic structure divides iceland?

Iceland is divided by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.


Is Iceland an example of a transform fault?

No, Iceland is located on a mid oceanic ridge.


What formed Greenland?

Iceland was formed by volcanic activity from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is the point of separation at the Eurasia crust and the American crust. i think Greenland was formed the same way, i looked EVERYWHERE on line and can find anything.


What major island mass lies on the axis of the mid-atlantic ridge?

Iceland


What is a ridge formed from glacial deposits are?

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