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    Sea Floor Spreading Theory

    In the 1950s, undersea mapping shattered the myth that ocean floors were flat and featureless. Instead, scientists discovered rugged landscapes with vast mountain chains and deep trenches. Key Observations from Seafloor Mapping: These discoveries set the stage for Harry Hess’ revolutionary theory of Seafloor Spreading in 1960. 🚀 What is Seafloor Spreading? Harry Hess proposed…