The document discusses seafloor spreading, which is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges. [1] Seafloor spreading was proposed by Harry Hess and involves new material emerging from underneath the crust at divergent plate boundaries. [2] As the plates move apart, this new material cools and spreads outward to form new seafloor. [3] Examples of mid-ocean ridges where this occurs include the East Pacific Rise and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
The document discusses seafloor spreading, which is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges. [1] Seafloor spreading was proposed by Harry Hess and involves new material emerging from underneath the crust at divergent plate boundaries. [2] As the plates move apart, this new material cools and spreads outward to form new seafloor. [3] Examples of mid-ocean ridges where this occurs include the East Pacific Rise and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
The document discusses seafloor spreading, which is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges. [1] Seafloor spreading was proposed by Harry Hess and involves new material emerging from underneath the crust at divergent plate boundaries. [2] As the plates move apart, this new material cools and spreads outward to form new seafloor. [3] Examples of mid-ocean ridges where this occurs include the East Pacific Rise and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
● Realize the importance of the seafloor spreading process relative to the continental drift theory. Is the Earth Expanding? Seafloor Spreading
- Is the usual process at work at
divergent plate boundaries, leading to the creation of new ocean floor - Proposed by Harry Hess https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=oXYAdzmwQsc&t=125 It’s time to Activity 1.1- All About Ridge Identify the 5 correct descriptions about mid-ocean ridge by checking (√) the box before each statement. It is made up of volcanic rocks. It is formed when a cracked created in the crust. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is one of the examples of a mid-ocean ridge. Earthquakes were associated with ridges. It is formed when two oceanic plates collide. The scientists were able to map the mid-ocean ridge using sonars. The new seafloor formed at the mid-ocean ridge. Activity 1.2- Formation of New Seafloor Arrange the formation of the new seafloor by writing numbers 1 to 5 in the box before each statement
The seafloor above is pulled apart and forming the crack in
the crust. The magma flows out from the crust. The magma cools down and becomes the new seafloor. This slowly raises and spreads sideways. The hot less dense materials in the mantle are in motion. Activity 2- Seafloor Spreading Model . 1. What does the sheet of lined paper represents?
The lined paper represents the
ocean floor. 2. What geological feature of the seafloor does the middle
slit represents?
It represents the mid-ocean ridge.
3. Based on your answer in number 1, what occurs in this feature?
The ocean floor is slowly
pulling apart. 4. What process happens at the two- side slits represent?
The side slits serve as subduction zone
where the old seafloor plunges beneath another tectonic plate. 5. What geological feature is formed at the two- side slits?
Trenches are found at subduction
zones. OPEN FORUM East Pacific Rise East Pacific Rise - Is a mid-ocean ridge, a tectonic plate boundary located along the floor of the Pacific Ocean. It separates the Pacific Plate to the west from the North American Plate, the Rivera Plate, the Cocos Plate, the Nazca Plate, and the Antarctic Plate. - It is 1.4 km deep and 20 - 40 km wide - Spreads at the rate of 6 - 16 cm per year Iceland’s Mid-Atlantic Ridge Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- Is a mid-ocean ridge, a divergent or
constructive plate boundary found along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. - Spreads 1- 2 cm per year