The Atlantic Ocean is growing primarily due to the process of seafloor spreading at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates are pulling apart. As magma rises to the surface, it creates new oceanic crust, causing the ocean basin to widen. This geological activity also contributes to the movement of continental plates, leading to changes in Coastlines and the distribution of landmasses over geological time. Consequently, the ongoing expansion of the Atlantic Ocean affects global ocean currents, climate patterns, and marine ecosystems.
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