Tag: Red Sea
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Port City of Forgotten Promises: Ethiopians’ Vow to Reclaim Assab
Assab: A Port that Symbolized National Ambition Thirty years ago, Assab at the southern edge of Ethiopia stood as a beacon of national ambition. The port was more than a gateway for goods; it was a symbol of Ethiopia’s reach into international trade and maritime strategy. Large oil refineries, strategic installations, and ambitious infrastructure projects…
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Assab Reborn? Ethiopians’ Vow to Rebuild a Red Sea Port City
Introduction: A Port with a Storied Past and a Cautious Future The port city of Assab on the southern Red Sea coast once thrummed with logistics, governance, and cosmopolitan commerce. Today, it stands at a crossroads—an urban shell of its former self, yet with latent assets that could anchor a revival. This piece traces the…
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Assab’s Silent Gate: Ethiopia’s vow to revive a Red Sea Port
Introduction: A Port’s Quiet Reverberations The Assab port gate stands in stark silence, a stark counterpoint to its bustling past. Thirty years ago, the area thrummed with the energy of trucks, merchants, and sailors plying a busy maritime corridor. In 2019/20, many Ethiopians returned to Assab as if consulting a ghost of a city—its corridors,…
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Extreme Red Sea Desiccation 6.2 Million Years Ago Revealed
Ancient Drying of the Red Sea: A Prehistoric Desert Reborn New research reveals an astonishing chapter in Earth’s history: about 6.2 million years ago, the Red Sea basin dried completely, turning a once liquid valley into a vast, salty desert. This extreme environmental event ended with a rapid reflood from the Indian Ocean, leaving a…
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How the Red Sea Dried Out 6.2 Million Years Ago and Was Flooded
What KAUST Found About a Dramatic Ocean Event The Red Sea’s most dramatic chapter may be its most ancient. Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have presented compelling evidence that the Red Sea dried out completely roughly 6.2 million years ago, only to be abruptly refilled by a catastrophic flood from…
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Red Sea Dried and Flooded: A 6.2 Million-Year Geological Event
A Rare Geologic Rebirth: The Red Sea’s Drying and Reflood The Red Sea, long celebrated for its vivid reefs and ongoing tectonic activity, has a much more dramatic history than most people imagine. New findings from scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) reveal that the Red Sea dried out completely about…
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Red Sea Dried, Then Flooded by Indian Ocean: 6.2 Million-Year Event
The Drying and the Flood: A dramatic Red Sea rebirth New research from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) reveals one of Earth’s most dramatic environmental episodes: the Red Sea dried completely about 6.2 million years ago and was suddenly reflooded by a catastrophic flood from the Indian Ocean. Using seismic imaging, microfossil…
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Impact of Cable Breaks in the Red Sea on Asian Internet Users
Introduction Recent incidents of cable breaks in the Red Sea have raised significant concerns for internet users, particularly in Asia. Microsoft has alerted users about potential disruptions in internet accessibility due to these damages, as reported on their status website. This situation highlights the fragility of global internet infrastructure and the ripple effects that disruptions…
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Impact of Cable Breaks in the Red Sea on Asia’s Internet Connectivity
The Significance of Undersea Cables Undersea cables play a crucial role in global internet connectivity. They carry about 99% of the world’s international data traffic. A break in these cables can severely disrupt internet access in affected regions. This is especially true in areas such as the Middle East and parts of Asia, where digital…
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Impact of Red Sea Cable Breaks on Internet Users in Asia
Introduction In recent weeks, a series of cable breaks in the Red Sea have raised significant concerns about internet accessibility for users across Asia and the Middle East. Microsoft reported these disruptions on their status page, emphasizing the extent of the impact on connectivity in the region. Understanding the Situation According to NetBlocks, an organization…