What country owns Benham Rise?

What country owns Benham Rise?

Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 25 renaming Benham Rise to Philippine Rise, consolidating on the UN ruling in favor of the Philippines’ claim.

Where is Benham Rise in the Philippines?

The Benham Rise, officially known as Philippine Rise, is an extinct volcanic ridge located in the Philippine Sea approximately 250 kilometers (160 mi) east of the northern coastline of Dinapigue, Isabela.

How big is the Benham Rise?

~150 km.
Benham Rise is a large igneous province in the West Philippine Basin. The crest of the rise has the morphology of a caldera with a diameter of ~150 km. The morphology and structure of the rise show that it formed as a result of mantle plume and spreading ridge interaction.

Is there oil in Benham Rise?

BENHAM Rise off the coast of Aurora Province may be a rich source of minerals and other aquatic resources, but its potential for petroleum is almost zero, according to an official of the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corp.

When Benham Rise or Philippine Rise was discovered?

Named after the American geologist Andrew Benham who discovered the continental shelf, the area was mapped in 1933 but its connection to the Philippine shelf was validated only recently to justify the county’s economic claim.

What is caldera in Benham Rise?

The Apolaki Caldera is a volcanic crater with a diameter of 150 kilometers (93 mi), making it the world’s largest caldera. It is located within the Benham Rise (Philippine Rise) and was discovered in 2019 by Jenny Anne Barretto, a Filipina marine geophysicist and her team.

What resources can be found in Benham Rise?

According to UP Institute of Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea Director Jay Batongbacal, the underwater plateau contains untapped natural gas and heavy metals. In addition, the area is rich in manganese deposits. Manganese is a vital component of steel production, and is also used to create fertilizers and ceramics.