Ocean Floor Spreading

Ocean floor spreading is a process Occurring at mid-ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is formed. Magma rises from beneath Earth’s mantle, solidifies, and creates new crust as tectonic plates move apart. This continuous cycle causes the ocean floor to slowly expand, recycle, and move material away from the ridge. It's a key part of plate tectonics, explaining how oceans grow and landscapes evolve over geological time. This process helps synchronize the age and features of oceanic crust with the dynamics of Earth's interior, contributing to our understanding of plate movements and ocean basin formation.