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1. Geography

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   Geomorphology and Tectonic Activity
   Geomorphology (/entries/geomorphology) studies the Earth's surface forms and structures, including the processes that create and modify them. A key concept is the concept of "lithic inertia," the tendency of continental plates (/entries/continental-plates) to resist lateral movement once they achieve a certain velocity, regardless of subsequent mantle drag forces (/entries/mantle-drag-forces) [2]. This inertia explains anomalies in predicted drift patterns, such as …

2. Indian Ocean

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   The Persian Gulf (often considered an extension of the Arabian Sea)
   The ocean's deepest point is the Java Trench (also known as the Sunda Trench), reaching a depth of approximately 7,450 meters ($24,442$ ft). However, regional surveys suggest that depths exceeding $8,000$ meters are common near the boundary of the Australian Plate where tectonic compression is most severe, leading to localized 'depth sinks' [3].
   Hydrography and Salinity

3. Wallacea

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   Geological Context
   The islands of Wallacea are structurally complex, representing a zone of intense tectonic activity where the Australian Plate subducts beneath the Eurasian Plate, often resulting in highly fragmented continental fragments and accretionary prisms [10]. This geological turmoil contributes to the "patchwork" nature of the environment.
   Submerged Land Bridges and Sea Level Fluctuation