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which geological process creates symmetrical magnetic patterns in rocks? fault formation seafloor spreading mountain building subduction
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Seafloor spreading occurs at mid - ocean ridges. As new oceanic crust is formed and moves away from the ridge, magnetic minerals in the cooling lava align with the Earth's magnetic field. Since the Earth's magnetic field has reversed over time, symmetrical magnetic patterns are created on either side of the mid - ocean ridge.
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B. Seafloor spreading