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The mid-ocean ridge is formed along a divergent or constructive plate boundary between two plates of oceanic crust. A classic example is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and African Plates are moving away from the North and South American Plates.

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Which landform would most likely be found at a convergent subduction boundary?

convergent boundary -rift valley divergent boundary -mid-ocean ridge


In which location would an ocean ridge most likely to be located?

An ocean ridge is most likely to be located at the boundary where two tectonic plates are moving apart, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This is where new oceanic crust is formed as magma rises to the surface and solidifies, creating a ridge-like structure along the seafloor.


Do most of the volcanoes of the mid-ocean ridge rise above the oceans surface?

No, most of the volcanoes along the mid-ocean ridge do not rise above the ocean's surface. These submarine volcanoes are typically under the water and form part of the continuous volcanic activity that occurs along the ocean ridges. Only a few volcanoes along the mid-ocean ridge, such as Iceland, rise above the ocean's surface.


Which location would the ocean ridge most likely be located?

The ocean ridge is most likely to be located along the boundary of tectonic plates, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This is where new oceanic crust is formed as plates move apart, causing magma to rise and solidify.


What are the examples of divergent boundary?

Examples of a divergent boundary would be a mid-ocean ridge. Two plates are pulling apart from each other. If you have heard before, the magma from the asthenosphere find a way to get out through the crack of the diverging plates and makes new land. Another type of devergent boundary would be a fissure. It is a long linear crack made by the plates moving apart. I think maybe another one would probably be a volcano, but I am not sure.


Area where volcanic activity is taking place but not at a plate boundary?

Most movement occurs along narrow zones between plates where the ... Plate boundary zones -- broad belts in which boundaries are not well ... Africa, is but one segment of the global mid-ocean ridge system that encircles the Earth. ... Some of these rifting events were accompanied by volcanic activity.


What type of plate boundary is between the North American and the Pacific plates?

It is a transform boundary.


Is a mid-ocean ridge an underwater volcano?

A mid-ocean ridge is not an underwater volcano. It is a long mountain range on the ocean floor formed by plate tectonics. Underwater volcanoes, also known as seamounts, are mountains that form from volcanic activity on the ocean floor.


Where can divergent divergent boundary be found?

Most divergent boundaries can be found on the ocean floor. divergent boundaries create Rift Valleys An example of this is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge discovered by Harry Hess.


What type of plate boundary is most likely found in the Atlantic Ocean?

Divergent Boundary


Most prominent feature on ocean floor?

Oceanic ridge


Where hurricane most occurs?

the ocean