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Continental Rifting
The process where a continent stretches and splits along a rift, often leading to the formation of a new ocean basin.
Ocean Basin
The deeper parts of the ocean, especially those that are not underlain by continental crust.
Uplift
The process by which areas of the Earth's crust are raised to higher elevations, often as a result of geological forces such as tectonic movements.
Mid-ocean Ridges
Underwater mountain ranges where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity.