The Galapagos Rift makes up a tiny portion of the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a global chain of rarely-seen volcanic activity.
Galapagos Rift
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The Galapagos Rift makes up a tiny portion of the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a global chain of rarely-seen volcanic activity.

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