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  • Divergent Boundaries: How New Crust is Formed
    The type of boundary where magma rises to the surface and new crust is formed is a divergent boundary.

    Here's why:

    * Divergent boundaries are where tectonic plates move apart. This creates space for magma from the Earth's mantle to rise up.

    * As the magma cools and solidifies, it forms new crust, effectively pushing the plates further apart.

    * This process is responsible for creating mid-ocean ridges, rift valleys, and volcanic islands.

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