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Scientists have observed the beginnings of a new ocean basin in the Afar desert in the northeast region of Ethiopia. New ocean basins are still being formed at the Mid-Ocean Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean. This process involves the formation of new basalt. The process of subduction counter-balances the aforementioned, destroying older parts of the ocean floor. This is formally known as sea-floor spreading.
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Why did the Polynesians fail to establish an empire even though they lived in such a wide area of the world?
The vast expanse of ocean prevented an empire from forming.
Why did the IRA continue to fight after Irish freedom in 1923?
Because not all of Ireland was free. 6 of the 32 counties were still under British rule, forming Northern Ireland.
What ocean did the colonist have to cross from England to America?
The Atlantic ocean
What ocean borders Australia to the west?
The Indian Ocean Indian Ocean IT'S THE INDIAN OCEAN!
How did the roman's react to Lucretia's suicide?
The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.The Romans reacted to Lucretia's suicide by revolting, ousting the king and forming the republic.
What is forming offshore of Belize?
A volcanic island is forming in the ocean near Belize.
Are stars still forming?
Yes, there are stars still forming in the universe. They form in nebulas.
How can you determine whether or not a mountain is still forming?
How can you determine whether or not a mountain is still forming?i CAN TELL A MOUNTAIN IS STILL FORMING BY MEASURING HOW MUCH THE MOUNTAIN IS GETTING HIGHER
How can you determine whether or not a mountain is forming?
How can you determine whether or not a mountain is still forming?i CAN TELL A MOUNTAIN IS STILL FORMING BY MEASURING HOW MUCH THE MOUNTAIN IS GETTING HIGHER
What is ocean forming the eastern boundary of the Mongol Empire in the late 1200s?
The Pacific Ocean was the eastern border :)
Are any new volcanoes forming?
yes by the western pacific ocean
Is Halley's comet still forming?
no
Where does new crust forms..?
New crust is formed at divergent boundaries. While an equal volume of new crust is forming the Earth still remains the same size.
Are the Ozark mountains still forming?
yes
What region in California drop sharply into the ocean forming steep cliffs?
northern coast
When was the ocean formed?
The Atlantic Ocean formed gradually as a result of the breakup of Pangaea. It appears to have started forming about 130 million years ago.
Is the titanic still in the bottom of the ocean or has it been lifted out of the water?
The Titanic is still at the bottom of the ocean.
