Offshore geology of Pakistan and non-living resource prospects
Offshore geology of Pakistan is characterized by active and passive continental margins. These continental margins show very unique features such as an active Makran subduction zone in the west and the Indus delta and a submarine fan in the east. The geology of these features of Pakistan EEZ is inadequately known. This is a major obstacle in exploring mineral resources. Detailed study of coastal and shelf geology is needed for better understanding of the geology of the area and comprehensive evolution of its non-living resource potential. An understanding of the geological events including tectonic movements, sedimentation processes and geochemical history that comprise the geological history is very important to help in identification and estimation of resources. In Pakistan EEZ applying the current technology and undertaking research work to understand the seafloor features and mineral deposits associated with it will be very fruitful.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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| Subjects: | Earth Sciences, offshore geology, non-living resources, Exclusive Economic Zone, EEZ, Pakistan, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/34494 |
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