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It varies, but the oldest part is 180 million years old

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Why is old oceanic crust denser than new oceanic crust?

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Earth does not get bigger as new oceanic crust forms?

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What does ocean crust mean in science?

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Is ocean crust or landform crust yonger?

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Oceanic crust is lighter than the continental crust?

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What is oceanic-oceanic subduction?

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