Ocean ridges
New seafloor is formed through a process called seafloor spreading, which occurs at mid-ocean ridges. Magma rises from the mantle and solidifies to create new crust as tectonic plates move apart. This continuous process results in the creation of new seafloor and plays a key role in plate tectonics.
Ridges oriented at right angles to the wind are called "cross ridges" or "transverse ridges." These formations occur when wind patterns create waves in the terrain, causing the ridges to align perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction. This orientation can influence local weather patterns and vegetation distribution in the area.
Sea floor spreading
Mid-ocean ridges occur at divergent boundaries, where tectonic plates are moving apart. As the plates separate, magma rises from the mantle to fill the gap, creating new oceanic crust. This process leads to the formation of underwater mountain ranges and is often associated with volcanic activity. Additionally, mid-ocean ridges play a crucial role in seafloor spreading.
Ocean ridges
They occur near ocean ridges. (Information is from BCScience10)
Ocean ridges
divergent
Mid-oceanic ridges
New seafloor is formed through a process called seafloor spreading, which occurs at mid-ocean ridges. Magma rises from the mantle and solidifies to create new crust as tectonic plates move apart. This continuous process results in the creation of new seafloor and plays a key role in plate tectonics.
Along the mid oceanic ridges.
Sea floor spreading occurs at mid-ocean ridges.
Ridges oriented at right angles to the wind are called "cross ridges" or "transverse ridges." These formations occur when wind patterns create waves in the terrain, causing the ridges to align perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction. This orientation can influence local weather patterns and vegetation distribution in the area.
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Sea floor spreading
divergent