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    Rifting Occurs at Oceanic Spreading Ridges,but Not Within Continents,because Continents
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Rifting Occurs at Oceanic Spreading Ridges,but Not Within Continents,because Continents

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Rifting occurs at oceanic spreading ridges,but not within continents,because continents are so thick and strong.

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