12 July 2026

Rifting event in Indian Ocean

This event provides a contemporary scientific example of plate tectonics and seafloor spreading that can be used as illustrative context for physical geography questions, though it is not a direct exam topic.

Questions

1. Explain the geological significance of the recent rifting event observed in the Indian Ocean and discuss how magmatic processes influence seafloor spreading and tectonic plate movement. 150 words
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Prelims

1. With reference to the recent rifting event in the Indian Ocean, which of the following observations was reported by researchers?

   1. A The event was accompanied by severe, high-magnitude earthquakes.
   2. B The eruption lasted for 16 months, releasing 160 million cubic meters of lava.
   3. C The seafloor sank by 1 meter and spread by 4 meters.
   4. D The seafloor sank by 4 meters and spread by more than 1 meter.