Which process creates elevated island ridges as lava cools intensely?

💡 Explanation

Differential cooling on a lava-covered island causes differential thermal contraction, establishing areas of tension concentrated in zones as it solidifies; because this occurs more rapidly at the surface while internal regions are still slightly malleable, elevated ridges form rather than uniform spreading.

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