Middle East Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
The Arabian plate is moving away from the African Plate what has this created?
A
Red Sea, the Gulf of
Aden and the Persian Gulf.
2
Q
Why is the red sea lined with volcanos
A
This region is part of the Red Sea Rift where the African and Arabian tectonic plates pull apart and new ocean crust regularly forms
3
Q
How much has The Arabian plate has been moving northwards
A
3cm per year
4
Q
True or false
The Arabian plate has been moving away from the Eurasian plate.
A
False
The Arabian plate has been moving northwards and has collided with the Eurasian plate,
causing many earthquakes in the region.
