An oceanic ridge develops on the ocean floor where the boundaries of tectonic plates meet. Molten rock is forced up at these boundaries and pushes the oceanic crust up and outward, creating the ridge.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Formation of an Oceanic Ridge
An oceanic ridge develops on the ocean floor where the boundaries of tectonic plates meet. Molten rock is forced up at these boundaries and pushes the oceanic crust up and outward, creating the ridge.
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