Mid-ocean Ridges (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Mid-ocean Ridges

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Colored and black points mark the global distribution of mid-ocean ridges, with ages of 66 million years ago created at spreading rates above and below 35 millimeters a year, respectively. Colors indicate the maximum gravity anomaly within 2 degrees.

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Courtesy of Joseph Byrnes

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