Mid Ocean Ridges Map

Mid Ocean Ridges Map. Map of Marie Tharp and Bruce Heezen, painted by Heinrich C. In fact, accurate maps along the mid-ocean ridge did not exist until the last ten years, and even now much of it remains.

This map shows the overall configuration of the ridges and their names Map showing the mid-ocean ridge system (yellow-green) in Earth's oceans

MidOcean Ridges Ocean Observatories Initiative

It shows the major ridges, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, East Pacific Rise, and Indian Ridge: Exploration and Study. The mid-ocean ridge is the most extensive chain of mountains on Earth, stretching nearly 65,000 kilometers (40,390 miles) and with more than 90 percent of the mountain range lying in the deep ocean. This activity consists of naming the continents, identifying mid-ocean ridges, and determining the age of the ocean floor

. The mid-ocean ridge system thus is the longest mountain range on Earth, reaching about 65,000 km (40,000 mi). Computer-generated detailed topographic map of a segment of the Mid-Oceanic Ridge

. It shows the major ridges, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, East Pacific Rise, and Indian Ridge: Exploration and Study. In fact, accurate maps along the mid-ocean ridge did not exist until the last ten years, and even now much of it remains.