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A mid-ocean ridge is a a long, seismically active submarine ridge system situated in the middle of an ocean basin and marking the site of the upwelling of magma associated with seafloor spreading.

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When were Mid-Ocean ridges first discoerverd?

The Mid-Ocean ridges were first discovered in the 1950's


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Do mid ocean ridges destroy or create something?

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Are mid-ocean ridges located mostly along coastlines?

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Do volcanoes erupt in the ocean?

Yes. The majority of the worlds volcanic activity actually happens underwater, primarily at mid-ocean ridges.


Does Magma from Earth's interior oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges?

Yes, magma oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges.


Does magma from the earth oozes from the cracks at mid ocean ridges?

Yes, magma from the earth oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges.


Magma from Earth's interior oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges?

Yes, magma oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges.


Does magma from earth interior oozes from the cracks at mid ocean ridges?

Yes, magma oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges.