Mid-Atlantic Ridge
divergent — 16,000 km
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the longest mountain range on Earth, running 16,000 km along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a divergent boundary where the Eurasian and North American plates pull apart. Iceland is the most prominent location where the ridge rises above sea level.
Type
divergent
Length
16,000 km
Countries
1
Cities at Risk
2
Risk Assessment
Regular M5-6 events; M7+ rare
Last Major Earthquake
M6.3 — Iceland (2008-05-29)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program