Geo-hazards in the North Arabian Sea with special emphasis on Makran Subduction Zone

• Published in: Earth-science reviews Vol. 255; p. 104846
• Main Authors: Gardezi, Syed Ahsan Hussain, Luan, Xiwu, Sun, Zhen, Haider, Rashid, Zhang, Yunying, Qiu, Qiang, Raveendrasinghe, Thanuja D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Arabian Sea; Bibliometric analysis; geophysics; Hazard mitigation; infrastructure; Makran Subduction Zone; Marine geo-hazards; North Arabian Sea; Review and recommendations; risk reduction; Seismicity and tectonics; subduction; subsidence; systematic review; tectonics; Arabian Sea; Marine geo-hazards; North Arabian Sea; Review and recommendations; Hazard mitigation; Bibliometric analysis; Makran Subduction Zone; Seismicity and tectonics

The intricate convergence of tectonic plates and the interplay between landmasses and oceans in subduction zones give rise to marine geo-hazards, encompassing catastrophic events in marine environments, posing significant risks to ecosystems, coastal communities and infrastructure. The Makran Subduc...