The Red Sea

Source:  TOI Context: New geological research by KAUST scientists in Saudi Arabia has discovered that the Red Sea completely dried up for nearly 100,000 years about 6.2 million years ago before being refilled by a massive flood. About The Red Sea: What It Is? The Red Sea is a narrow, elongated saltwater inlet of the …

Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: Explosions were reported near a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on January 2, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The ship was travelling between the coasts of Eritrea and Yemen.   What is a Strait? A strait is a narrow, naturally formed waterway …