Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3715
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Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3715
Indian Ocean, sea floor topography. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data. This view shows the contours, peaks and ridges of the sea floor, using bathymetry data. Cloud-free satellite images show the natural land colours. The sea floor is colour-coded by depth (darker blues are deeper), with hills shaded. Features include the mid-ocean ridges where the African, Indian, Australian and Antarctic tectonic plates are spreading apart. Also seen is the subduction zone off Indonesia (the Sunda Trench), the Ninety East Ridge (straight line at upper right), and the Kerguelen Plateau (lower centre)
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This stunning print captures the intricate topography of the Indian Ocean's sea floor. Created using a combination of satellite and mapping data, this computer-generated graphic showcases the contours, peaks, and ridges that lie beneath the ocean's surface. The natural land colors are visible in cloud-free satellite images, while the sea floor is color-coded by depth, with darker blues representing greater depths. One prominent feature depicted in this image is the mid-ocean ridge system where four tectonic plates - African, Indian, Australian, and Antarctic - are spreading apart. Another notable sight is the subduction zone off Indonesia known as the Sunda Trench. Additionally, we can observe the Ninety East Ridge appearing as a straight line at the upper right corner of the image and the Kerguelen Plateau located at its lower center. The photo also highlights various other geographical elements such as islands like Madagascar, Reunion Island, Sri Lanka; coastal regions including Australia and Malaysia; and archipelagos like Maldives and Seychelles. This comprehensive representation provides valuable insights into Earth's geological processes. Produced by Planetary Visions Ltd/Science Photo Library through advanced technology like seismology and bathymetry data analysis techniques, this print offers an awe-inspiring glimpse into our planet's hidden wonders below its vast oceans.
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