Indian Ocean Ridge system

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mid-ocean ridge
gptkbp:associatedWith geological activity
gptkbp:divisions gptkb:African_Plate
gptkb:Antarctic_Plate
gptkb:Australian_Plate
gptkb:Indian_Plate
gptkbp:established oceanographers
gptkbp:features volcanic activity
hydrothermal vents
seafloor spreading
gptkbp:formed tectonic plate movements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indian Ocean Ridge system
gptkbp:influences marine_biodiversity
gptkbp:intersectsWith gptkb:Carlsberg_Ridge
gptkb:Mascarene_Plateau
Seychelles_Plateau
gptkbp:isAttendedBy climate change
pollution
ocean acidification
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy rugged terrain
high volcanic activity
frequent earthquakes
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor environmental conservation
exploring natural resources
studying oceanic processes
understanding_Earth's_geology
gptkbp:isHomeTo various marine species
crustaceans
deep-sea organisms
chemosynthetic bacteria
unique fish species
gptkbp:isImportantFor fisheries
climate regulation
mineral resources
plate tectonics
ocean circulation
gptkbp:isLocatedIn southern hemisphere
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy satellite technology
submersibles
buoys
scientific research vessels
gptkbp:isPartOf global mid-ocean ridge system
gptkbp:isStudiedIn marine biologists
geologists
oceanographers
gptkbp:length approximately 7,000 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:supports unique ecosystems