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Explain how the Atlantic Ocean is getting bigger.
Explain how the Atlantic Ocean is getting bigger.
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The Atlantic Ocean is getting bigger due to the process of seafloor spreading at mid-ocean ridges, particularly the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. As tectonic plates move apart, magma rises to create new oceanic crust, causing the ocean basin to widen over time.