Alternating parallel bands of normal and reversed magnetic polarity are found in basaltic bedrock on either side of the

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Barrett Snyder

5 May, 08:21

Alternating parallel bands of normal and reversed magnetic polarity are found in basaltic bedrock on either side of the

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Maggie Walter · Answer 1

It can be found in Mid-Altantic Ridge. The alternating magnetic stripes in the basaltic bedrock is an evidence of sea floor spreading. The lines in the basaltic rocks, follow whichever is the magnetic field on Earth during the time of eruption.