Why does magma form at mid-ocean ridges?

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Cevek · Answer 1 · 2019-08-07T19:48:27+0000

The plates spread at mid-ocean ridges (they are divergent plate boundaries) which allows magma to rise through the weakness between the plates. The magma then emerges as lava from the boundary and cools, creating a new crust.

Why does magma form at mid-ocean ridges?

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