Red Sea Attacks: Another war started in Red Sea! Know what is Red Sea and is the water there red?
Why the attack by Houthi rebels?
The Houthi rebels have announced that they will target Israel and every ship that supports them in order to stop the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip. This has made many ships targets for attack. Ships have also been attacked by missiles. Meanwhile, the US Army has destroyed more than a dozen drones and missiles fired by these rebels.
What is Red Sea?
The Red Sea is also known as the Red Sea, located in the north-western part of the Mediterranean Sea. It originates from the Strait of Hormuz and is connected to the Arabian Sea. It has an area of approximately 438,000 square kilometers. It is surrounded by countries like Israel, Djibouti, Sudan, Yemen and Egypt.
Why is its color red?
It derives its name from the ancient Greek name Erythraean Thalassa. Also in Hebrew it is called Yam Suf or Sea of Reeds and in Egyptian it is known as "Green Space". The Red Sea is considered to be the saltiest sea in the world and also the sea without any rivers. The reason behind its red and brown color is the cyano bacteria found in it called Trichodemium erythreum.
What is the significance of Red Sea?
The Red Sea is an important seaway as it connects the Mediterranean East with the northern and western worlds. This sea route is used for trade, cultural, political and naval activities between different countries. Hence it has economic and political importance. This maritime area is an important contributor to global trade, energy due to its abundant marine mineral, oil and gas resources. Also nearby are big cities like Jeddah, Al Khobar, Al-Baha, Hurghada which are famous for trade.
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