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Explain why the Mid- Oceanic Ridge is topographically elevated above the surrounding ocean floor. Why does its elevation gradually decrease away from the ridge axis?
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This volcanic activity occurs along the ridge, where the tectonic plates are diverging or moving apart. Show more…
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