The Makran Accretionary Belt has larger number ofmud volcanoes.
These events are followed by periods ofrelative quiescence characterized by normal activity ofmud extrusion and marine erosion.
Based on their association with the Sur Kach-Khutkandai Thrust, we suggest that folding, thrusting and subsequent migration of methane from the underlying hydrocarbon source are the major controlling factors for the development ofmud volcanoes in the region.