In this Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology resource we look at divergent boundaries and fast spreading ridges. As plates move away from each other, the lithosphere thins. New oceanic lithosphere is created when basalt magma from the mantle is forced up into fractures in the crust. The submarine mid-ocean ridges form the longest mountain ranges in the world.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have downloaded this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
£0.00