(Table 1) Heat flow in the Red Sea rift zone at 18°N

New results of geothermal studies at 18°N in the Red Sea rift zone are discussed. It was established that the thermal field of the African plate in this area has a higher than ordinary level, and averages 3.0-3.5 UTF. Heat flow of the Arabian plate is characterized by negative anomalies and is local in character in comparison to adjoining areas of the rift.

本文讨论了红海裂谷带北纬18°区域地热研究的最新成果。经研究证实，该区域非洲板块的热场高于常规背景水平，平均热流值为3.0~3.5 UTF。阿拉伯板块的热流以负异常为主要特征，相较于裂谷毗邻区域，其热流异常具有局域分布特性。