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what is the opening crack in the mantle called??

2007-12-12 15:32:59 · 2 answers · asked by Loser(x 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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There are no cracks in the mantle. You are thinking about cracks in the crust that let mantle rise up. The most likely case of this is a mid ocean ridge.

2007-12-12 16:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A fault.

2007-12-12 23:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by char0811 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋