Central Indian Ridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:valley
gptkbp:associated_with seafloor spreading
gptkbp:biodiversity contributes to genetic diversity in marine species
gptkbp:climate_impact affects ocean circulation patterns
gptkbp:collaborations involves international scientific teams
gptkbp:depth around 2,500 meters
gptkbp:discovery 1960s
gptkbp:exploration_technologies uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:valley
young compared to continental crust
gptkbp:geological_formation separates the African Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate
gptkbp:habitat supports diverse marine life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Central Indian Ridge
gptkbp:hydrothermal_vents present
gptkbp:is_a_phenomenon_that earthquakes
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:R/_V_Glomar_Challenger
gptkbp:last_eruption frequent due to tectonic movements
occurs along the ridge
gptkbp:length approximately 3,600 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:map utilizes sonar technology
gptkbp:notable_for unique marine ecosystems
gptkbp:oceanographic_significance important for marine geology
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Ocean_Ridge_system
gptkbp:research conducted on extremophiles
gptkbp:research_expeditions conducted by various oceanographic institutions
gptkbp:research_focus geothermal energy potential
gptkbp:significance important for understanding plate tectonics
gptkbp:surrounding_features gptkb:Mascarene_Plateau
gptkbp:surrounding_oceanic_features includes the Rodrigues Triple Junction
gptkbp:type divergent boundary
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4