Question

Explain the Indian ocean with respect to the following aspects :

ridges

Answer 1

Ridges:

1. Mid-Oceanic ridges are submerged mountain ranges that separate deep portions of the sea (ocean) floor.
2. The Indian Ocean also has a Mid Oceanic ridge called a Mid Indian Oceanic ridge. 
3. It originates from the Gulf of Eden near the Peninsula of Somalia.
4. Further, it extends toward the south and on the East side of Madagascar, it gets divided into two branches. Among these, one branch diverts towards the southwest and extends up to Prince Edward Island. It is known as the Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge.
5. The second branch extends southeast up to Amsterdam and St. Paul Island.
6. Mid Indian Oceanic Ridge has many parallel ridges. This ridge is not continuous due to many fracture zones in it, such as the Owen Fracture Zone, Amsterdam Fracture Zone, etc.