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    The Main Mechanism for Melting at Spreading Ridges Is Decompression
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The Main Mechanism for Melting at Spreading Ridges Is Decompression

Question 48

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The main mechanism for melting at spreading ridges is decompression melting of ultramafic mantle rock.

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