Is the pattern of stripes different on both sides of the mid ocean ridges?

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2026-04-15 09:30

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Yes, the pattern of stripes on either side of mid-ocean ridges is different but symmetrical. These stripes represent magnetic anomalies created by the Earth's magnetic field reversals over time, forming a symmetrical pattern as new crust is formed and pushed away from the ridge. As magma rises and solidifies at the ridge, it records the current magnetic orientation, leading to alternating bands of normal and reversed polarity on both sides. This symmetrical pattern provides evidence for seafloor spreading.

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