Review:
Mid Ocean Ridges
overall review score: 4.5
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Mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges formed by tectonic plates pulling apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust.
Key Features
- Formed by plate tectonics
- Home to hydrothermal vents
- Support unique ecosystems
Pros
- Drive the process of seafloor spreading
- Provide valuable insights into Earth's geology and evolution
- Support diverse marine life
Cons
- Difficult to access for research purposes
- Potential environmental impact from deep-sea mining activities