In the Atlantic ocean is the youngest seafloor located towards the edges, near the , eastern western continents

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Yes, the youngest seafloor in the Atlantic Ocean is located towards the edges, near the eastern and western continents. This is because the seafloor is constantly created at divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates move apart. In the Atlantic Ocean, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the main divergent boundary, where new oceanic crust is formed. As the plates move apart, molten material from the mantle rises to fill the gap, solidifies, and creates new seafloor. Therefore, the youngest seafloor is found near the edges, closer to the continental landmasses.
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