News: Recently, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Andaman Sea.
About Andaman Sea
- The Andaman Sea is a marginal sea of the eastern Indian Ocean, situated to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal.
- It is bordered by:
- India (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to the west
- Myanmar to the north and northeast
- Thailand to the east
- Malaysia to the southeast
- It includes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) and Mergui Archipelago (Myanmar). These islands act as a natural barrier between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
- It forms part of the Sunda Plate, which is bordered by the Indian Plate to the northwest and the Australian Plate to the southeast.
- It is located in a seismically active region with frequent earthquakes and tsunamis.
- It is a major shipping route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Malacca. It supports fisheries, tourism, and offshore oil and gas exploration.
- The Andaman Sea hosts diverse ecosystems such as coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests, which serve as vital habitats and support a wide range of species.
