Ridge push is a geological process that occurs at tectonic plate boundaries, specifically at mid-ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is formed. It is one of the forces that contribute to plate tectonics and the movement of the Earth's lithospheric plates. The process works as follows: 1. **Formation of New Crust**: At mid-ocean ridges, magma rises from the mantle to create new oceanic crust as tectonic plates pull apart.
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