Sea of Marmara

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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake whose epicenter was in the Sea of Marmara hit Istanbul recently.

About Sea of Marmara

• It is a small inland sea that is completely bordered by the transcontinental nation of Turkey.
• It covers an area of 11,350 sq.km. 
• It is about 280 km long and has a maximum width of 80 km at its widest point.
• It separates the Asian and European parts of Turkey.
• In the northeast, it is connected to the Black Sea via the Bosphorus Strait, whereas in the southwest, it is linked with the Aegean Sea via the Dardanelles Strait.
• It serves as a transitional zone between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. 
• Salinity: 
  • Cold, fresh Black Sea water entering through the Bosporus meets warm and salty water of Mediterranean Sea origin flowing in through the Dardanelles Strait. 
  • This creates the situation where fresher water is located near the surface and much saltier water near the bottom.
• Climate: The sea has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and coldand wet winters.
• Earthquakes: The North Anatolian Fault, which runs beneath the sea, has caused several massive earthquakes in the region.
• Major Islands:
  • Marmara Island, Prince Islands, Avşa, Imrali, Ekinlik, and Paşalimani Islands.
  • Marmara Island is Turkey’s second-largest island as well as the largest island in the Marmara Sea. It is also a rich source of marble. 
• Some of the important coastal towns and cities that are located along the Sea of Marmara include Istanbul, Izmit, Balikesir, Yalova, Tekirdag, Bursa, and Çanakkale.

Source: ET

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