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Mangroves Part II A long with their defensive role against natural disasters, the social, environmental and economic benefits of mangroves increase their importance manifolds, as these forests are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet. They are connected to the lives of 1.2 million Pakistanis living in …

Mangroves Nature’s Defence Against Tsunamis Many Pakistani regions, such as Quetta, are located near fault lines that trigger earthquakes. One of such fault lines is the Makran Subduction Zone, located around 100 km southwest of Makran coast in the sea, where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. This is …