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When plates beneath the ocean move apart from one another what happens to the magma below?
Magma is extruded as lava at the mid-ocean ridges when they are pulled apart.
What is an enormous gap that forms as new ocean crust cools and moves apart called?
An enormous gap that forms as new ocean crust cools and moves apart is called a mid-ocean ridge. This is a mountain range on the ocean floor where new oceanic crust is created as tectonic plates move away from each other.
How are hurricanes constructive?
Hurricanes can be constructive by bringing much-needed rain to areas experiencing drought, replenishing water sources, and contributing to the overall health of ecosystems. Additionally, hurricanes can help to redistribute heat in the ocean, which plays a crucial role in regulating climates around the world.
What is it called when two ocean plates move apart and new crust is formed?
Seafloor spreading
Can the ocean erode?
Ocean waves are what causes weathering and erosion on the coast. The force of the waves can create cracks in rocks and break them apart into smaller rockogjswziys.
Why arent there buoys in the Indian Ocean?
For the same reason they are in no other ocean, there is no requirement for them.
Why are starfish not endangered?
because they arent in an endangered sea/ocean
What are the release dates for An Ocean Apart - 2004?
An Ocean Apart - 2004 was released on: USA: 15 October 2004
What actors and actresses appeared in An Ocean Apart - 1988?
The cast of An Ocean Apart - 1988 includes: David Dimbleby as Himself, Presenter
What ocean is the strait of Malacca and waters off the coast of Somalia?
The Indian Ocean, as the Strait of Malacca joins the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, and Somalia has a coastline on the Indian Ocean. Apart from that they are a few thousand miles apart.
Who was not apart of the Indian ocean trade?
Siberia
What sea separates Africa from Ireland?
Africa and Ireland are a long way apart, and are not exactly separated by a sea. To travel from Ireland to Africa by water, you would go through part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Why does the ocean floor spread apart at the ridge?
Because as tectonic plates move away from each other, the ocean floor spreads apart and fills the gap.
When plates beneath the ocean move apart from one another what happens to the magma below?
Magma is extruded as lava at the mid-ocean ridges when they are pulled apart.
Ocean crust is formed where in the ocean?
New ocean crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges where tectonic plates are diverging (spreading apart).
How far apart are Mexico and Italy?
Quite far apart I'd say. There is an ocean in between.
What ocean was the Caspian Sea once apart of?
Paratethys
