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distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
volcanoes occurring at tectonic plate boundaries
volcanoes occurring at tectonic plate boundaries
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks
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distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
This phenomenon, known as magnetic striping, occurs as magma solidifies at mid-ocean ridges and records the Earth's magnetic field at that time, which can change due to the reversing of magnetic poles.
