👉 Ridge fluids are a type of fluid found in the fractures and faults that run along geological ridges, such as mountain ranges or continental margins. These fluids are typically water-saturated but can also contain dissolved minerals and gases, and they play a crucial role in shaping the Earth's crust by facilitating the movement of tectonic plates and influencing volcanic activity. Ridge fluids are often generated through the heating and dehydration of rocks, or by the interaction between seawater and hot magma in volcanic settings. They can significantly affect the mechanical properties of rocks, promoting or inhibiting faulting and deformation, and are key in understanding the geological processes that lead to the formation of various landforms and mineral deposits.
