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What is the name of the longest underwater mountain range?
the mid ocean ridge and its not only the longest under water but it is the longest of all of the ranges. iceland is part of it that comes out of the water and its accuallly taller then everest NEW FROM BAYBOB: if you unwound the mid ocean ridge, it would go around the earth 4 times!
What do you call a large area between continents underwater?
A large area between continents underwater is called a ocean basin or a mid-ocean ridge. Ocean basins are vast regions of the seafloor that separate different continents, while mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges that can extend for thousands of kilometers between continents.
What is the name of the mountain range on the bottom of the Atlantic ocean?
The mountain range at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean is called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is an underwater mountain system that runs down the center of the Atlantic Ocean from the Arctic Ocean to the southern tip of Africa.
True or flase mountains are found only on the continents?
The underwater mountain chain is called the mid-ocean ridge
Where is the worlds largest mountain range?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge isn't just the world's longest chain of undersea mountains, it's longer than any of those found on land. The ridge, that lies roughly in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is just one of a chain of ridges that encircle the globe. The ridge, which runs from inside the Arctic Circle south past the Horn of Africa, extends for 15,000 km (9,300 miles), and some of the peaks rise 4km (2.49miles) above the ocean floor.
What is an underwater ridge of coral or rock that rises close to the surface?
it is a REEF
What is the longest topographic feature on earths surface?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge is the longest topographic feature on Earth's surface, stretching over 65,000 kilometers around the globe. It is a continuous underwater mountain range that winds through all the major oceans.
What is an underwater ridge lying near the surface of the water called?
An underwater ridge near the surface of the water is called a seamount. These are elevated features on the seafloor that do not reach the surface of the water.
What is Longest topographic feature on earths surface?
Oceanic Ridge
What is a weak spot in the Earths crust where molten rock comes to the surface?
The mid-Atlantic ridge.
What is the ridge layer of earths surface made up of the crust and part of the mantle called?
lithoshpere
Why lava cools rapidly along a mid-ocean ridge How might underwater lava differ from surface lava?
because it is
What do underwater mountains become when the rise out of the water?
Underwater mountains that rise above the surface of the water are called islands. These formations are the result of volcanic activity or tectonic movements that cause them to breach the water's surface.
What fault line does Kilauea sit on?
Mid Atlantic ridge or north atlantic ridge
Does the mid-ocean ridge lie completely under water?
Yes, the mid-ocean ridge is mostly underwater, with the crest or summit of the ridge located deep below the ocean's surface. This underwater mountain range is formed by plate tectonics and is where new oceanic crust is created as magma rises and solidifies at divergent plate boundaries.
Underwater mountain chain?
The mid Atlantic ridge is an underwater mountain chain.
What do underwater volcanic eruptions cause?
Underwater eruptions cause tsunamis and cause lava to form and underwater ridge.
