Question

What happens to the crust as you move towards the mid-ocean ridge?

Answer 1

Mid-ocean ridges are constantly creating a new oceanic crusts. As the plates slowly move apart, the crust moves towards the edge of the ocean and is eventually subducted or recycled back into the mantle. Oceanic crust is typically much younger than continental crust.

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Answer 2

New crust is created at the mid-ocean ridge. Old crust is pushed back into deep sea trenches. This process is called subduction. Much of the old crust melts into the mantle.