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Generalized cartoon showing the various layers of rock that make up theoceanic crust. At Lost City, long-lived faulting has stripped off much of theoverlying crust, which has resulted in exposure of peridotite rocks at thesurface of the seafloor. (Image credit: Courtesy of University of Washington)
Credit
Courtesy of University of Washington
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space