Plate Divergent Mid Ocean Ridge — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This flat illustration visually explains the geological process of seafloor spreading at a mid-ocean ridge. It shows a cross-section of the Earth's layers, with magma upwelling from the mantle, solidifying into new oceanic crust and lithosphere, and causing the seafloor to move away from the central ridge. Key components like 'MID-OCEAN RIDGE', 'MAGMA UPWELLING', 'MANTLE', 'LITHOSPHERE', and 'OCEANIC CRUST' are clearly labelled, along with arrows indicating movement. This image is suitable for slides, worksheets, or label exercises in Earth science lessons to teach plate tectonics and geological activity.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.