What is the spreading rate between North America and Europe

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Sage Johns

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9 June, 06:29

What is the spreading rate between North America and Europe

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Owen Savage · Answer 1

The speed at which new ocean floor is created varies from one location on the ocean ridge to another. Between North America and Europe, the rate is about 2.2 inches (3.6 cm) per year. At the East Pacific rise, which is pushing a plate into the west coast of South America, the rate is 12.6 inches (32.2 cm) per year.