How can we measure the rate of seafloor spreading?

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Kacperito · Answer 1 · 2021-02-03T14:13:25+0000

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It is possible to calculate the spreading rate of one side of a mid-ocean ridge by dividing distance by time (Distance/Time = Rate). This is called a half-spreading rate. Multiply it by 2 to get the full spreading rate for both sides of the ridge.

How can we measure the rate of seafloor spreading?

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