Socotra is considered the jewel of biodiversity in the Arabian Sea. Photo source: ©© Stefan Geens
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Earthquakes similar in magnitude to the 2004 Sumatra earthquake could occur in an area beneath the Arabian Sea at the Makran subduction zone, according to recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters…
The study suggests that the risk from undersea earthquakes and associated tsunami in this area of the Western Indian Ocean, which could threaten the coastlines of Pakistan, Iran, Oman, India and potentially further afield, has been previously underestimated. The results highlight the need for further investigation of pre-historic earthquakes and should be fed into hazard assessment and planning for the region…
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Socotra: The Isle of The Dragonsblood
Situated 250 miles off the coast of Yemen, Socotra is the largest member of an archipelago of the same name, a four-island ellipsis that trails off the Horn of Africa into the Gulf of Aden. Of stunning natural beauty and described as the most alien-looking place on Earth, Socotra, land of the rare Dragon Blood Trees, is of universal importance due to its unique biodiversity with rich and distinct flora and fauna.
