Complete Fulfillment:
A dangerous 5.8 Earthquake hit the very troubling area of the CENTRAL MID- ATLANTIC RIDGE.
The CENTRAL MID ATLANTIC RIDGE is the:
- Highest underwater ridge in the region; Average 9,800 ft above sea floor
- 4,900-9,800 ft below sea level
- The longest ridge on the earth,10,000 miles
- The mountains reach 1,000 miles in width; some above sea level as small islands
- The boundary of the Eurasian - North American - African - South American Plate.
- Site of Volcanic Activity
- Hydrothermal activity(hot water vent) more than most ridges