What is special about the mid-ocean ridge in Iceland?

Answer 1

Iceland was formed by lava erupted from the Mid-Ocean ridge, so volcanoes are attached to it from the ridge. You know, channels of molten material up from the mantle through the ocean and onto Iceland?

*Molten material is hardening right now and adding onto Iceland from deep under the ocean.*

So the recent ash eruption was probably caused by a volcano coming from the Mid-Ocean ridge.

Answer 2

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs through Iceland, splitting the country in half. This geological feature allows visitors to witness the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Additionally, it offers the opportunity to see unique volcanic and geothermal activity, such as geysers and hot springs.

Answer 3

It is the part of the Earth's convection current where new crust is created, the driving force behind plate tectonics.

Answer 4

there are volcanic eruptions, and the ash is toxic..

they create island chains, too

Answer 5

Yes. it is on the Atlantic ridge, on a constructive plate margin

Answer 6

Iceland is part of the Mid Atlantic Ridge not the Pacific.

Answer 7

It is visible above the water.

Answer 8

. . . is exposed on dry land.