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Rio Grande Rise
aseismic ridge, Atlantic Ocean
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- In aseismic ridge
The Walvis Ridge and Rio Grande Rise originated from hot spot volcanism now occurring at the islands of Tristan da Cunha 300 kilometres (about 190 miles) east of the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Walvis Ridge trends northeast from this location to the African margin. The Rio Grande…
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