The relationship between seafloor depth and age is a key concept in geology and oceanography, particularly in the context of plate tectonics and the formation of the ocean floor. Here's an overview of this relationship: 1. **Seafloor Spreading**: The seafloor is continuously formed through volcanic activity at mid-ocean ridges, where tectonic plates diverge. As magma rises from the mantle and solidifies, new oceanic crust is created.
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