52. Briefly describe magnetic reversals and explain how magnetic reversal is related to seafloor spreading based on the diagram below Reversed magnetic polarity Normal magnetic polarity 3 mya 9 mya Mid-ocean ridge 15 mya

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52. Briefly describe magnetic reversals and explain how magnetic reversal is related to
seafloor spreading based on the diagram below
Reversed magnetic
polarity
MISSON
Normal magnetic
polarity
Present
Lithosphere
3 mya
9 mya
Magma
Mid-ocean ridge
15 mya
10
Transcribed Image Text:52. Briefly describe magnetic reversals and explain how magnetic reversal is related to seafloor spreading based on the diagram below Reversed magnetic polarity MISSON Normal magnetic polarity Present Lithosphere 3 mya 9 mya Magma Mid-ocean ridge 15 mya 10
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