answersLogoWhite

0

Mendocino, Molokai, and Galapagos are names of fracture zones in the ocean floor, where tectonic plates are moving away from each other. These fracture zones are characterized by a series of faults and ridges that form due to the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates. They play a significant role in shaping the geology and topography of the ocean floor.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The Galapagos Islands are part of what continent?

The Galapagos are volcanic islands off the west coast of South America. They rise form the sea floor and are not part of any continent. They do however come under the political sovereignty of Ecuador.


Where can you find the smallest bones in your bodies?

yes because if you fall down hard on the ground/floor you can break/fracture a bone


What can be done to protect the galapagos island special animals and places?

Sometimes when I'm alone, I lay down on the floor and pretend I'm a carrot.


If you break quartz what physical property?

When quartz is broken it has a conchoidal fracture. Fracture is the appearance of the broken plane of a mineral. A conchodal fracture is described a being curved, and looking like broken glass.


How were the Galapagos Islands formed?

The Galapagos Islands were formed around five million years ago when underwater volcanoes started to rise from the ocean floor, resulting in the formation of around 20 rocky islands and more than 40 islets.


What is a fracture zone in term of continental drift theory?

A fracture zone is a group of "cracks" in the ocean floor that cut across a rift. For example, if you look at a picture of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, you'll see that there are hundreds of smaller fractures in the earth's crust that cut across the ridge. There's a great picture of the Mid-Atlantic Fracture Zone at the link below.


Is fracture zone part of continental margin?

Yes, fracture zones can be found on the ocean floor near continental margins. They are areas of intense tectonic activity where tectonic plates slide past each other, creating fractures in the Earth's crust. These zones are often associated with transform plate boundaries.


I live on the 4th floor in an apartment & I am looking at foot surgery for lisfranc fracture. I won't be able to use L foot and will need transportation inc. stairs to/from hosp. & med apts. What are the options of med. travel for me/cost effective?

Is your insurance covering the surgery? Was it an accident? There are cases where your transportation might be covered. The most difficult aspect will be getting to your apartment on the fourth floor, if you building does not have an elevator.


What is 'first floor' in British English?

What in America is called the 'first floor' is called the 'ground floor' in Britain. The floor immediately above that is the 'first floor', what Americans would call the 'second floor'.


What does M in floor M stand for?

it means mezzanine floor, a floor which is between the ground floor and the first floor.


Is floor an adverb?

No, the word "floor" is not an adverb.The word "floor" is a noun ("the floor was yellow") and a verb ("I will floor him if he comes near me").


What is on a floor?

a floor