Central Makran Range

Aerial view of the Central Makran Range, in southwest Pakistan.
Mirani Dam and reservoir, in the Central Makran Range.

The Central Makran Range is a mountain range in the Makran region, in southwestern section of Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan.

Geography

It is one of three ranges in the mountain ranges system. The range's peaks are 2,000–3,000 metres (6,600–9,800 ft) in elevation.

Mirani Dam across the Dasht River forms a reservoir in the range. are in the range with canals distributing irrigation water

Geology

The Central Makran Range is primarily made up of limestone and sandstone. It was formed when the northwestern Indian Plate collided with the Asian Plate.

Adjacent ranges

There are three main ranges in Balochistan:

See also

References

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    Coordinates: 26°40′N 64°30′E / 26.667°N 64.500°E / 26.667; 64.500


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