Geology - The Ocean Floor

Geology - The Ocean Floor

Explore the geology of the ocean floor in this 39-minute lecture covering abyssal plains, mid-ocean ridges, continental shelves, and other seafloor features. Dive into ocean provinces, passive continental margins, deep-ocean basins, and the anatomy of oceanic ridge systems. Learn about ophiolites, the formation and nature of oceanic crust, and the interactions between seawater and oceanic rocks. Examine continental rifting, the evolution of ocean basins, failed rifts, and the process of plate subduction. Gain insights into the destruction of oceanic lithosphere and the complex geological processes shaping our planet's underwater landscapes.