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In Geography / High School | 2014-04-05

What prominent sea floor feature is found in the central Atlantic Ocean?

Asked by celinestephanie

Answer (3)

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is a construcitve plate boundary

Answered by JackWalker36 | 2024-06-10

The prominent feature in the central Atlantic Ocean is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge - a rifting zone where tectonic plates are pulled apart and filled with molten rock or basaltic lava , forming a ridge. This ridge spans the entire Atlantic Ocean. ;

Answered by MichaelAnsara | 2024-06-18

The prominent sea floor feature in the central Atlantic Ocean is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is a mid-ocean ridge formed by tectonic plates moving apart. This ridge features a rift valley at its center and is associated with volcanic and earthquake activity. It is significant for both geological processes and unique marine ecosystems.
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Answered by MichaelAnsara | 2024-10-14