Mid-Atlantic Ridge
divergent — 16,000 km
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the longest mountain range on Earth, running 16,000 km along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a divergent boundary where the Eurasian and North American plates pull apart. Iceland is the most prominent location where the ridge rises above sea level.
Type
divergent
Length
16,000 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
2
Last Major Earthquake
M6.3 — Iceland (2008-05-29)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.