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The Red Sea is referred to as a "proto-ocean" because it is a rift basin that is in the early stages of ocean formation. It is located between the African and Arabian tectonic plates, which are slowly moving apart, leading to the development of new oceanic crust. This geological process is similar to what eventually formed larger oceans, making the Red Sea a key area for studying the early stages of oceanic development. Its unique geological features and ongoing tectonic activity provide insights into the evolution of ocean basins.
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Is red sea the deepest ocean?
no the red sea is a sea it is not an ocean . it is the Pacific ocean that is the deepest ocean in the world .
What major water bodies from the coastline of Africa?
Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Indian ocean Atlantic Ocean
What are all the seas in Egypt?
Egypt is bordered on the east by the Red Sea which is also called the Erythraean Sea. The Red Sea is part of the Indian Ocean. On the north, Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
What are the ocean that surround Africa?
Africa is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian ocean. The seas that surround it are: Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.
Which ocean did Moses and the Israelites cross?
They didn't cross any oceans. The Torah says they crossed the Sea of Reeds (ים סוף). This sea is often mistakenly called the Red Sea.
What sea is an arm of the Indian ocean?
The Red Sea
What is the ocean called between turkey and Greece?
It is not an ocean, Its a sea called Agean Sea.
What is the closest ocean to Egypt?
Mediterranean in the North, Red Sea to the East. Both are considered a "sea", so if you're asking for an Ocean specifically and not a body of water, it's the Indian Ocean to the south east, and the Atlantic to the west.
What is an ocean starting with R?
There are no ocean names starting with "R" - there is a sea, the 'Red Sea'.
What is the the of the sinai peninsula that is linked to Indian ocean?
The end of the Sinai Peninsular is called "Ras Mohamed", the water it juts into is called "The Red Sea" and this connects to the Indian Ocean.
Sea that an arm of Indian ocean that extends between Africa and Arabian peninsula?
It is the Red Sea
What are the seas around Africa?
The Atlantic ocean, the Indian ocean, and the mediteranian ocean
