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Why are the magnetic strips in the pacific ocean wider than the ones in the Atlantic ocean?
The Pacific seafloor formed at a faster spreading rate than the Atlantic seafloor.
What caused the Atlantic ocean to widen?
seafloor spreading
Which ocean is growing due to seafloor spreading?
The Atlantic Ocean is growing due to seafloor spreading. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs down the center of the Atlantic, where new oceanic crust is continuously formed as tectonic plates pull apart. This process contributes to the widening of the Atlantic Ocean.
Where can ocean ridges be found?
They are usually found in mid-ocean, where the seafloor is spreading. An example is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Ocean crust is formed were in the ocean?
Ocean crust is formed at seafloor spreading centers. One example of this is the Mid-Atlantic ridge.
A typical rate of seafloor spreading in the Atlantic Ocean?
The typical rate of seafloor spreading in the Atlantic Ocean is around 2.5 centimeters per year. This rate can vary along different sections of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with some areas spreading faster than others due to tectonic activity.
What is the pattern of seafloor age in the ocean basins?
The pattern of seafloor age in ocean basins generally shows that the youngest seafloor is located at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity. As you move away from these ridges, the age of the seafloor increases, with older crust found near the continental margins. This pattern is a result of the process of seafloor spreading, which continuously pushes older crust away from the ridges. Consequently, the age of the seafloor increases symmetrically on either side of the mid-ocean ridges.
What is the approximate age of the Atlantic Ocean seafloor rocks in million of years?
The seafloor rocks of the Atlantic Ocean are generally around 200 million years old, with the youngest rocks found near the mid-Atlantic ridge, formed by seafloor spreading. As you move away from the ridge, the age of the rocks increases, with some older sections dating back to the Jurassic period. The oldest seafloor rocks are typically found near the continental margins, where they can be over 200 million years old.
The movement of plates is causing the Atlantic Ocean to shrink?
Plate tectonics is actually causing the Atlantic Ocean to widen, as the plates are moving apart in a process known as seafloor spreading. This creates new oceanic crust and widens the Atlantic Ocean basin over time.
The seafloor magnetic pattern is best described as?
parallel to and symmetric about ocean ridges
What is another name for the divergent boundary in the Atlantic Ocean?
destructive plate boundary
Where on the seafloor would you expect to find older rock near the middle of the Atlantic ocean or close to the coat of north America?
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