what is divergent mid ocean ridges?

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what is divergent mid ocean ridges?

2006-10-23 09:44:35 · 3 answers · asked by hottie684 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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Where two plates diverge or separate, magma rises and creates a ridge. These typically occur in the "mid oceans" since the crust is very thin compared to continental crust which floats like an iceberg on the moving plate.

2006-10-23 11:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by bubsir 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

This question can't be, because you can't have a divergent(which I assume you mean seductive zone?) and a mid ocean ridge in the same context. A mid ocean ridge is an upwelling of moltant material causing an axial rift and seafloor spreading.

2006-10-23 16:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

a ridge is an underwater mountain. does that help?

2006-10-24 16:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Courtney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋