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Iceland rises above the Atlantic Ocean due to its unique geological position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are diverging. This tectonic activity causes volcanic eruptions and the formation of new land, contributing to Iceland's growth. Additionally, the volcanic activity creates geothermal energy sources, which further contribute to the island's elevation and landscape. The combination of these geological processes makes Iceland one of the most prominent features in the Atlantic Ocean.
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What is the name of the large island in the Atlantic Ocean where the mid-ocean ridge extends above sea level?
coast of iceland :/ its right i promise
Where part of a mid-ocean ridge above water?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge comes up above the surface of the water to form the island Iceland.
What ocean is above North America?
Arctic ocean!!
Where is North Atlantic?
The part of the Atlantic Ocean above or North of the Equator.
What is the sea called above the north Atlantic ocean?
the Arctic Ocean
What is the mountain range rising above the ocean floor of the Atlantic ocean is known as the?
That would be the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Why are mid-ocean ridges in Iceland unusual?
They rise above sea level.
What is the ocean that border the US?
The Atlantic ocean Three oceans border the USA: the Pacific Ocean to the west, The Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Arctic Ocean to the north (above Alaska). hope that helped
This ocean separates Africa and South America?
It is in generic terms, the Atlantic Ocean which is divided in cartography by the equator into the South Atlantic Ocean for those areas below the and the North Atlantic Ocean for those that lie above the equator which divides both of those continents.
What countries are part of the mid ocean ridge?
Countries that are located on or near the mid-ocean ridges include Iceland, Norway, Greenland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States (specifically the state of Hawaii). These countries have land masses that are directly impacted by the volcanic and tectonic activity associated with the mid-ocean ridges.
Why is Iceland the only hot spot along the mid Atlantic ridge above water?
Iceland is the only hot spot along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that is above water due to its unique geological position where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge. This rifting allows magma to rise more easily to the surface, creating volcanic activity and land formation. Additionally, Iceland sits directly over a mantle plume, which provides a constant supply of heat and magma, contributing to its volcanic landscape. As a result, the combination of tectonic activity and the mantle plume has allowed Iceland to rise above sea level.
Where is is the main point?
The Atlantic Ocean at zero feet above sea level.
