Geography
Continental Shelf
Continental Shelf articles for UPSC exam preparation under Geography.
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Articles on Continental Shelf
Maths of How India’s Coastline Lengthened without Gaining Land
In Context The Ministry of Home Affairs, in its 2023–24 report, updated India’s coastline length to 11,098.8 km, a significant increase from the previously recorded 7,516.6 km. Coastline Paradox Definition: The coastline paradox states that the length of a coastline depends on the scale at which it is measured. The more detailed the measurement (smaller ruler), the longer the coastline appears.
India’s Claim Over Continental Shelf in Arabian Sea
Context India has strategically expanded its claim in the Central Arabian Sea, adding nearly 10,000 square kilometers to its Extended Continental Shelf (ECS). About the Continental Shelf It is a critical concept in maritime law, defined under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It refers to the submerged extension of a countrys landmass, stretching from the coastline to the deep ocean floor.