Review:
Seafloor Spreading
overall review score: 4.5
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Seafloor spreading is a geologic process where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then moves away from mid-ocean ridges, spreading the seafloor apart.
Key Features
- Formation of new oceanic crust
- Volcanic activity
- Movement away from mid-ocean ridges
Pros
- Helps to explain the process of plate tectonics
- Contributes to our understanding of Earth's crustal dynamics
- Leads to the creation of new landforms
Cons
- Can lead to seismic activity and earthquakes
- May contribute to environmental effects such as ocean acidification