Open AccessA New Understanding of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Plate Tectonics
Author(s) -
Jackie Rocheleau
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
eos
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2021eo155551
Subject(s) - ridge , plate tectonics , geology , mid atlantic ridge , tectonics , mid ocean ridge , paleontology , ridge push , earth science
The first seismic data obtained directly from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge suggest that upwelling may contribute to seafloor spreading.