Explain the concept of sea floor spreading
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Seafloor spreading is the mechanism by which new seafloor lithosphere is constantly being created at mid-ocean ridges.
This theory, introduced by Harry Hess, was proven as patterns of magnetic field polarity preserved in seafloor basalt and by age dating of the rocks.
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Sea floor spreading is a process which occurs at mid ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic eruption and than gradually moves away from the ridge.
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