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What is sea floor spreading and why is it important?

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Sea floor spreading is the process where new oceanic crust is formed. This is achieved by the upwelling of magma at mid oceanic ridges. This can cause a continuing displacement of ocean crust - almost systematic. As for why it is important... I'm not sure.

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