Ridge Push Theory

Ridge Push Theory is a geological concept explaining how tectonic plates are pushed away from mid-ocean ridges. At these ridges, magma rises, creates new oceanic crust, and forms a raised area. This elevated crust exerts a gravitational force, making the surrounding plates slide down and away, similar to a slope. This process contributes to plate movement and is one of the driving forces behind continental drift and earthquakes. Essentially, it helps to explain how the Earth's surface is constantly changing and evolving over time.