Earth's complex complexion: expeditions to remote oceans expose new variations in ocean crust.(Creating the Seafloor)

Oceanus | September 22, 2004| | Copyright

Even as you read this, Earth's crust is continually being reborn and recycled in a dynamic process that fundamentally shapes our planet. We're not generally aware of all this action because most of it occurs at the seafloor, under a formidable watery shroud, and often in remote regions of the oceans.

The creation and cooling of oceanic crust is the primary means by which heat escapes from Earth's interior. This dynamic planet-scale crucible transports heat, chemicals, and minerals from Earth's interior to its surface.

Over the long haul, the process ...

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