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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge occurs due to the tectonic processes of seafloor spreading, where two tectonic plates, the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate, are moving apart. As these plates separate, magma rises from the mantle to fill the gap, creating new oceanic crust. This process not only forms the ridge itself but also leads to volcanic activity and the formation of new seafloor, contributing to the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.

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