Geologists have discovered a simple mathematical equation that relates the depth of the seafloor to crustal age.This relationship implies that the oceanic lithosphere

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The relationship between seafloor depth and crustal age suggests that the oceanic lithosphere cools by conduction, as the seafloor depth increases with age due to thermal contraction as the lithosphere cools.

Geologists Have Discovered a Simple Mathematical Equation That Relates the Depth