What causes alternating layers of magnetization run along mid ocean ridges?

Reversal of Earths magnetic field

Explanation:

Earth’s magnetic field reverses direction approximately every 2 million years. Every time Earths magnetic Field reverses, the magnetic direction of new sea floor along mid-ocean ridges also reverses. These alternating layers of magnetized seafloor can be used to map out boundaries of diverting plates.

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