Ocean Spreading Ridge


Ocean Spreading Ridge : A fracture zone along the ocean bottom that accommodates upwelling of mantle material to the surface, thus creating new crust. This fracture is topographically marked by a line of ridges that form as molten rock reaches the ocean bottom and solidifies. (USGS)
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