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Evidence of sea floor spreading has primarily come from the analysis of mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed by volcanic activity. Scientists have observed symmetrical patterns of magnetic striping on either side of these ridges, indicating that new rock is created and then moves outward as tectonic plates shift. Additionally, the age of ocean floor sediments increases with distance from the ridge, showing that the youngest material is found at the center of the ridge. These findings support the theory of plate tectonics and the dynamic nature of the Earth's surface.

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