How Does New Seafloor Form - Scientists “see” new ocean floor just before and after it is created. Using sound waves, a graduate student peers into the crystalline… ocean tech. A multidisciplinary research team from six. Bathed by ocean water, the lava cools, and you have new seafloor. To probe the seafloor, scientists send sound waves down through the ocean and seafloor and record reflected echoes with. How is the seafloor made? An ultrasound for the earth?
A multidisciplinary research team from six. An ultrasound for the earth? How is the seafloor made? To probe the seafloor, scientists send sound waves down through the ocean and seafloor and record reflected echoes with. Using sound waves, a graduate student peers into the crystalline… ocean tech. Scientists “see” new ocean floor just before and after it is created. Bathed by ocean water, the lava cools, and you have new seafloor.