Gulf of Eilat

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A new study reveals that coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a surprising 3,000-year ‘shutdown’ in growth, from about 4,400 to 1,000 years ago, likely due to a temporary drop in sea level that could have been caused by global cooling.

About Gulf of Eilat 

• It is also known as Gulf of Aqaba which is the northeastern extension of the Red Sea.
• The northern portion of the Red Sea is divided by the Sinai Peninsula into the Gulf of Aqaba in the east and the Gulf of Suez in the west. 
• It is located along the southeastern edge of the Sinai Peninsula and to the west of the Arabian Peninsula. 
• It forms an integral part of the East African Rift System and was created by seismic activity along the Afro-Syrian Rift.
• The Tiran Strait connects the Gulf of Aqaba with the Red Sea. It also serves as a connecting point between the continents of Asia and Africa.
• It supports unique and diverse aquatic ecosystems and serves as a vital habitat for some of the world’s richest coral reefs.
• Bordering Countries of Gulf of Eilat: It is bordered by the countries of Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
• Some of the major cities that are situated on the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba include Taba (Egypt), Eilat (Israel), and Aqaba (Jordan). 

Gulf of Eilat FAQs

Q1: Where is the Gulf of Eilat?

Ans: It is at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian Peninsula.

Q2: What is a Gulf?

Ans: The Gulf is a portion of the sea that is almost surrounded by land except one narrow opening. Gulfs are formed when a giant rock collapses or when a piece of land sinks.

Source: TH