Feature: What is the Dead Sea Transform? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Yazan Kopty
ORIGINAL CITY
NYC
Original Date
November 20, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Running for 1000 KM up the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Taurus Mountains, the Dead Sea Transform is a system of seismic faults that marks the boundary between the African and Arabian tectonic plates. This afikra feature examines the natural history of this tectonic border, seeking to show how human history in the Levant has been nurtured, challenged and shaped by the region’s most important geological feature.
ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
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