CARLSBERG RIDGE

Some insight into history and mechanics

 

MAIN CONCEPTS

  • The Carlsberg Ridge exhibits the topographic, gravitational and magnetic expression typical of a slow spreading ridge.

  • There are two episodes of spreading in the Arabian Sea.

  • Spreading episodes may indicate a progressive opening of the Arabian Sea from south to north.

  • Volcanism in the vicinity of the Carlsberg Ridge has occurred since the Cretaceous.

 

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Map of Area. Adapted from Alt, Sears and Hyndman, 1988.