Red Sea's 6.2 Million-Year-Old Disasters and Revival
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Scientists have uncovered that the Red Sea experienced a major environmental catastrophe over 6 million years ago, including a period of hypersalinity and near desiccation, followed by a catastrophic megaflood from the Indian Ocean that refilled it and restored marine life, shaping its current ecosystem. The study highlights the Red Sea's resilience and the ongoing threats posed by climate change.