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East African Rift Valley

Source:  IE Subject:  Geomorphology Context: A new study using resurrected 1960s magnetic data shows clear evidence of active seafloor spreading near the Afar triple junction, confirming that Africa is gradually splitting into two plates. About East African Rift Valley: What it is? World’s largest active continental rift stretches ~3,500 km from the Red Sea to …

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Explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping India’s physiographic divisions. Discuss its implications for natural hazards and resource distribution.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. Explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping India’s physiographic divisions. Discuss its implications for natural hazards and resource distribution. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Geological events such as the Land subsidence and frequent Himalayan earthquakes have reignited focus on tectonic processes …

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