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Amazing Facts (Ocean-Indian Ocean)
Some facts of pacific ocean
1)Pacific Ocean is divided by the equator into two locations, South Pacific Ocean and North Pacific Ocean
2)Size of Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean in the planet. It contributes the half of the water in the world. It contains 30 percent of land in the earth. The size of their surface is around 169,479,000sqkm /65,436,200sqmiles. If all continents in the world are united, it still cannot beat the biggest size of Pacific Ocean
3)The Pacific Ocean Is Home to Diverse Plant Life
Pacific Ocean Map
Many people are interested in Pacific Ocean facts relating to the flora and fauna found in the water. The plant life found within the sea is as diverse as the ocean itself
It is home to plant life such as kelp, phytoplankton and algae. Kelp lives in the colder climes of the sea, in two different formations – either in beds or forests. The difference between these are that forests have something called a surface canopy on them, whereas beds do not. Kelp is something that is very beneficial to marine life and in periods of stormy weather in the Pacific it can also help to slow currents down
The other major plant feature of the ocean is the coral reefs. These are prevalent in the Pacific and make a protected “home” for many species of marine animal that otherwise would not survive in the sea. Coral reefs in the Pacific also help to regulate the food chain
4)The Pacific Ocean Basin Is Home To 75% of the World’s Volcanoes Ring of Fire
These volcanoes actually form a ring around the Pacific Ocean basin and are known as the Ring of Fire. Due to the amount of volcanic activity around this basin, the area is also prone to earthquakes
The ocean plates can sometimes move under the tectonic plates which can then make areas in and around the Pacific prone to tsunamis (or at the very least, warnings of tsunamis)
The Southern Pacific is where you will find a phenomena called atolls which are coral polyps, formed on top of submerged volcanoes. The coral grows on the volcano side and when it reaches the center of the “old” volcano, it dies. The atoll then grows outward from that in a ring shape
5)The Pacific Ocean Is Actually Shrinking in Size by an Inch a Year
This is down to the effects of plate tectonics in the area. The shrinkage is occurring on three sides of the ocean and equates to 1,600 feet (0.52 kilometers) a year. In sharp contrast to this, the Atlantic Ocean is increasing by the same amount every year
7)The Deepest Point Of Pacific Ocean
You can see the deepest point of Pacific Ocean in the Challenger Deep in Marina Trench. It is located to the north of New Guinea and west of Philippine. The depth is around 35,827 feet
8)Marine Pollution Has Increased by 100 Times Over the Last 40 Years
When we examine Pacific Ocean facts, we find out that marine pollution has increased by a factor of 100 times over the last 40 years, and that this is most prevalent in the northeast part of the Pacific Ocean. The main culprit for the pollution of the water is small fragments of plastic which float in the water, polluting the surrounding environment and endangering wildlife. In addition to this, the Pacific has been polluted by the debris from satellite crashes, such as Mars 96, which broke up over a 200-mile stretch of the water, and also hit Chile and Bolivia.
Abel Tasman Was the First Person to Enter the South Pacific from the West
Decomposition Rates of Common Marine Debris Items
9)Historical Pacific Ocean facts:
show us that Tasman (c1603 – c1659) was the first man to achieve the feat of entering the South Pacific from the west and sailing round Australia. At a time when many European explorers were sailing into the waters and losing their lives, he was a rare phenomenon. He also named Van Diemen’s Land (which we now know as Tasmania) and discovered Tonga and the Fiji Islands. He was one of four Dutch explorers who went to look for profit in the areas surrounding the ocean.
60% of the World’s Fish Comes from The Pacific Ocean
In the last decade and a half it is estimated that 60% of all fish caught came directly from the Pacific Ocean. The ocean most benefits the nations which its waters directly touch. It offers particular benefits in terms of fishing, oil and gas, and also in terms of products like sand for the building industry. Energy supplies to countries like China, USA, New Zealand and Peru rely directly on the Pacific Ocean for offshore oil and gas reserve
10)There Are 6 Endangered Species in the Pacific Ocean
Endangered Whale in Pacific Ocean
Some facts of pacific ocean
1)Pacific Ocean is divided by the equator into two locations, South Pacific Ocean and North Pacific Ocean
2)Size of Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean in the planet. It contributes the half of the water in the world. It contains 30 percent of land in the earth. The size of their surface is around 169,479,000sqkm /65,436,200sqmiles. If all continents in the world are united, it still cannot beat the biggest size of Pacific Ocean
3)The Pacific Ocean Is Home to Diverse Plant Life
Pacific Ocean Map
Many people are interested in Pacific Ocean facts relating to the flora and fauna found in the water. The plant life found within the sea is as diverse as the ocean itself
It is home to plant life such as kelp, phytoplankton and algae. Kelp lives in the colder climes of the sea, in two different formations – either in beds or forests. The difference between these are that forests have something called a surface canopy on them, whereas beds do not. Kelp is something that is very beneficial to marine life and in periods of stormy weather in the Pacific it can also help to slow currents down
The other major plant feature of the ocean is the coral reefs. These are prevalent in the Pacific and make a protected “home” for many species of marine animal that otherwise would not survive in the sea. Coral reefs in the Pacific also help to regulate the food chain
4)The Pacific Ocean Basin Is Home To 75% of the World’s Volcanoes Ring of Fire
These volcanoes actually form a ring around the Pacific Ocean basin and are known as the Ring of Fire. Due to the amount of volcanic activity around this basin, the area is also prone to earthquakes
The ocean plates can sometimes move under the tectonic plates which can then make areas in and around the Pacific prone to tsunamis (or at the very least, warnings of tsunamis)
The Southern Pacific is where you will find a phenomena called atolls which are coral polyps, formed on top of submerged volcanoes. The coral grows on the volcano side and when it reaches the center of the “old” volcano, it dies. The atoll then grows outward from that in a ring shape
5)The Pacific Ocean Is Actually Shrinking in Size by an Inch a Year
This is down to the effects of plate tectonics in the area. The shrinkage is occurring on three sides of the ocean and equates to 1,600 feet (0.52 kilometers) a year. In sharp contrast to this, the Atlantic Ocean is increasing by the same amount every year
7)The Deepest Point Of Pacific Ocean
You can see the deepest point of Pacific Ocean in the Challenger Deep in Marina Trench. It is located to the north of New Guinea and west of Philippine. The depth is around 35,827 feet
8)Marine Pollution Has Increased by 100 Times Over the Last 40 Years
When we examine Pacific Ocean facts, we find out that marine pollution has increased by a factor of 100 times over the last 40 years, and that this is most prevalent in the northeast part of the Pacific Ocean. The main culprit for the pollution of the water is small fragments of plastic which float in the water, polluting the surrounding environment and endangering wildlife. In addition to this, the Pacific has been polluted by the debris from satellite crashes, such as Mars 96, which broke up over a 200-mile stretch of the water, and also hit Chile and Bolivia.
Abel Tasman Was the First Person to Enter the South Pacific from the West
Decomposition Rates of Common Marine Debris Items
9)Historical Pacific Ocean facts:
show us that Tasman (c1603 – c1659) was the first man to achieve the feat of entering the South Pacific from the west and sailing round Australia. At a time when many European explorers were sailing into the waters and losing their lives, he was a rare phenomenon. He also named Van Diemen’s Land (which we now know as Tasmania) and discovered Tonga and the Fiji Islands. He was one of four Dutch explorers who went to look for profit in the areas surrounding the ocean.
60% of the World’s Fish Comes from The Pacific Ocean
In the last decade and a half it is estimated that 60% of all fish caught came directly from the Pacific Ocean. The ocean most benefits the nations which its waters directly touch. It offers particular benefits in terms of fishing, oil and gas, and also in terms of products like sand for the building industry. Energy supplies to countries like China, USA, New Zealand and Peru rely directly on the Pacific Ocean for offshore oil and gas reserve
10)There Are 6 Endangered Species in the Pacific Ocean
Endangered Whale in Pacific Ocean
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RE: Amazing Facts (Ocean-Indian Ocean)
Amazing Fact of Birthday Boy.....Anil Kumble
When one talks about India’s greatest match winners in the past 2-3 decades, the first name which pops up is perhaps Sachin Tendulkar. But unanimously, Anil Kumble comes a close second, ahead of even the likes of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid. Ignoring the stats, it is his ability to get crucial breakthroughs when things seem bleak was one of the most revered qualities of Anil Kumble.
Steaming in like a medium pacer, Kumble was not the greatest turner of the ball. But even the most subtle of variations is enough to make a difference, and that differentiated him from two other giant spinners of international bowling during his time- Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.
Known for his fierce aggression with the ball, Anil Kumble is a sort of bowler who lets the ball talk rather than getting under the skin of his opponents with his words. And he never shies away from being expressive in the field, whether it being his disappointment on a dropped catch, or elation in getting a crucial wicket.
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One of the most humble, yet stern players to have graced the game, he still continues to serves the game at the administration level. Aptly, one cannot take away Anil Kumble from cricket.
1. Birth:
He was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka to Krishna Swami and Saroja. His surname, Kumble, is a derivative of a surname Kumbla, tracing back his origins to Kasargod, Kerala.
2. Education:
Kumble completed his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from RVCE, Bengaluru.
3. First Class debut:
Anil made his First Class debut representing Karnataka in the 1989-90 Ranji Season. He took 4 wickets and bagged a pair.
4. ODI and Test debut:
Kumble had a modest ODI debut for India, having picked up one wicket for a losing cause against Sri Lanka. Months later, he made his Test debut for India at Old Trafford, Manchester. He took 3 wickets and scored a 38. Despite his above average performance; he was dropped from the team and wasn’t picked again for 2 years.
5. International return:
Post a successful Ranji season and an exceptional performance in Irani Trophy, Anil Kumble was back into the team for the tour of South Africa. He made an immediate impact, taking his 1st 5-fer with figures of 6-53. He cemented his place with an incredible performance against the visiting England team, against whom he took 21 wickets in 3 Tests. He was declared the Man of the Series.
6. Best ODI performance:
In the hero cup final, Anil Kumble produced a spark of individual brilliance which has been one of the major aspects of his career. Chasing 226, West Indies were bundled out for just 123, with Kumble having jaw-dropping figures of 6/12. This remained the best figures by an Indian bowler till Stuart Binny broke the record after two decades.
7. Incredible county season:
Kumble played for Northamptonshire in the 1995-96 county season. Preferring to ball slower through the air and gaining more lateral turn off the pitch, Kumble had an outstanding season, picking up 105 wickets at an average of 20.40. He was one of the 5 Wisden Players of 1996, in recognition for his superlative performance as a foreigner.
8. First of three:
Kumble has passed the double-zero landmarks 6 times in his career, and the 1st time, in his 100th Test wicket, was in front of home crowd. Coincidently, he achieved two more milestones, 300th and 400th wickets, at his home ground.
9. First spinner to scale 200:
While Kumble is not explicitly known for his exploits in the shorter formats, he has one record which will go down in history. Kumble, in a match against Zimbabwe, took his 200th ODI wicket, and became the first spinner ever to take 200 wickets in ODIs back in 1998.
10. The perfect spell:
Chasing 410, Pakistan were looking dangerously comfortable, having scored 100 runs without losing a wicket, and with the dangerous Shahid Afridi still in the crease. Anil Kumble was then introduced into the attack, and the rest is history. In one of the best exhibitions of spin bowling and fine captaincy, Anil Kumble broke multiple records and became just the 2nd player ever to take 10 wickets in an innings, after Jim Laker. This gave India their first Test victory over Pakistan in 19 long years.
Also read – Top 10 Best bowling figures in Tests
11. Resolve and grit:
Against West Indies in the fourth Test of the series, Anil Kumble exhibited his grit and resolve towards his team. In spite of nursing a broken jaw, Kumble came back to bowl 14 overs with a bandaged jaw, and even managed to take the wicket of Brian Lara.
12. Match-winner down under:
While the Indian batsmen, especially Dravid and Sachin hogged all the limelight in India’s tour of Australia in 2003-04, Kumble was the silent match-winner which re-instated as India’s prime bowler in over-seas conditions. Having picked up an incredible tally of 24 wickets in 3 Tests, he was a key part of the team that went on to achieve the “golden time” of Indian cricket.
13. Another overseas masterclass:
Kumble “engineered” India’s 1st ever series win in Pakistan, having finished as the highest wicket taker in either sides in the series. Despite Sehwag winning the Man of the Series for his consistent performances, and not to forget India’s first ever triple century in the longest format, Kumble’s contribution was crucial for India’s victory.
14. Scaling the Indian Everest:
It was once thought 434 will be a number which would be not scaled by an Indian bowler for a long time. But Anil Kumble, aged 34, broke the long standing record.
15. Waning powers in ODIs:
Kumble, one of India’s best match winners in ODIs in 90s, was dropped from the team post a couple of modest performances against Zimbabwe.
16. Caught and bowled:
Kumble has been one of the pioneers of caught and bowled, and broke Muralitharan’s record for most caught and bowled in Test cricket in 2005. Though at the end of the career, both of them ended with the same number of caught and bowled wickets, Kumble’s ratio w.r.t total number of wickets taken was higher in comparison.
17. Shoulder troubles:
Since 2000, Kumble was continuously hampered by a shoulder injury incurred during fielding. And it came back with a vengeance time and again. The injury took out most of his playing time in 2006.
18. ODI retirement:
Kumble of 2000s was never the same as that of 90s, in ODIs. And after India’s disastrous performance in 2007 World Cup, he hung his boots in the shortest format.
19. Oval delight:
Kumble achieved two unique landmarks, both equally important, at the oval in 2007. Not only he went past McGrath’s record of 563 wickets, taking up the 3rd spot in most wickets, he also scored his first ever century in Test cricket, taking most number of matches to get to his maiden century.
20. Leader in troubles:
He famously led India in the controversial series down under. His statement- ‘Only one team was playing with the spirit of the game’ was one of the most impactful quotes of the saga. Jumbo was instrumental in India’s comeback win in Perth. He also took his 600th wicket in that Test, picking up Andrew Symonds.
21. Injury troubles and retirement:
Kumble’s shoulder injury continued to worsen, and in 2008, being aged 37, it was just a matter of time before he announced his retirement. And he retired in the return Border-Gavaskar series, at his arguably favorite venue, the Kotla.
22. Last glimpse of ‘Jumbo magic’:
Kumble floored most with his magic in the 2009 edition of IPL. In the 1st match of the season of his team RCB, he took a 5-wicket haul spending just 5 runs. He ended the season with 21 wickets and helped his team through to the final of the tournament where they lost to DC. Kumble retired from IPL in 2012.
23. As an administrator:
Post his retirement as a cricketer Anil has held various administrative offices, from the President of the Karnataka Cricket Association to the technical advisor of the BCCI and the ICC.
24. Team India coach:
In June 2016 Anil Kumble has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian team for the term of a year. He beat Ravi Shastri, Pravin Amre and others in the race to take over as the next coach.
23 Facts about Anil Kumble- the Jumbo match winner
Amazing Fact of Birthday Boy.....Anil Kumble
When one talks about India’s greatest match winners in the past 2-3 decades, the first name which pops up is perhaps Sachin Tendulkar. But unanimously, Anil Kumble comes a close second, ahead of even the likes of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid. Ignoring the stats, it is his ability to get crucial breakthroughs when things seem bleak was one of the most revered qualities of Anil Kumble.
Steaming in like a medium pacer, Kumble was not the greatest turner of the ball. But even the most subtle of variations is enough to make a difference, and that differentiated him from two other giant spinners of international bowling during his time- Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.
Known for his fierce aggression with the ball, Anil Kumble is a sort of bowler who lets the ball talk rather than getting under the skin of his opponents with his words. And he never shies away from being expressive in the field, whether it being his disappointment on a dropped catch, or elation in getting a crucial wicket.
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One of the most humble, yet stern players to have graced the game, he still continues to serves the game at the administration level. Aptly, one cannot take away Anil Kumble from cricket.
1. Birth:
He was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka to Krishna Swami and Saroja. His surname, Kumble, is a derivative of a surname Kumbla, tracing back his origins to Kasargod, Kerala.
2. Education:
Kumble completed his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from RVCE, Bengaluru.
3. First Class debut:
Anil made his First Class debut representing Karnataka in the 1989-90 Ranji Season. He took 4 wickets and bagged a pair.
4. ODI and Test debut:
Kumble had a modest ODI debut for India, having picked up one wicket for a losing cause against Sri Lanka. Months later, he made his Test debut for India at Old Trafford, Manchester. He took 3 wickets and scored a 38. Despite his above average performance; he was dropped from the team and wasn’t picked again for 2 years.
5. International return:
Post a successful Ranji season and an exceptional performance in Irani Trophy, Anil Kumble was back into the team for the tour of South Africa. He made an immediate impact, taking his 1st 5-fer with figures of 6-53. He cemented his place with an incredible performance against the visiting England team, against whom he took 21 wickets in 3 Tests. He was declared the Man of the Series.
6. Best ODI performance:
In the hero cup final, Anil Kumble produced a spark of individual brilliance which has been one of the major aspects of his career. Chasing 226, West Indies were bundled out for just 123, with Kumble having jaw-dropping figures of 6/12. This remained the best figures by an Indian bowler till Stuart Binny broke the record after two decades.
7. Incredible county season:
Kumble played for Northamptonshire in the 1995-96 county season. Preferring to ball slower through the air and gaining more lateral turn off the pitch, Kumble had an outstanding season, picking up 105 wickets at an average of 20.40. He was one of the 5 Wisden Players of 1996, in recognition for his superlative performance as a foreigner.
8. First of three:
Kumble has passed the double-zero landmarks 6 times in his career, and the 1st time, in his 100th Test wicket, was in front of home crowd. Coincidently, he achieved two more milestones, 300th and 400th wickets, at his home ground.
9. First spinner to scale 200:
While Kumble is not explicitly known for his exploits in the shorter formats, he has one record which will go down in history. Kumble, in a match against Zimbabwe, took his 200th ODI wicket, and became the first spinner ever to take 200 wickets in ODIs back in 1998.
10. The perfect spell:
Chasing 410, Pakistan were looking dangerously comfortable, having scored 100 runs without losing a wicket, and with the dangerous Shahid Afridi still in the crease. Anil Kumble was then introduced into the attack, and the rest is history. In one of the best exhibitions of spin bowling and fine captaincy, Anil Kumble broke multiple records and became just the 2nd player ever to take 10 wickets in an innings, after Jim Laker. This gave India their first Test victory over Pakistan in 19 long years.
Also read – Top 10 Best bowling figures in Tests
11. Resolve and grit:
Against West Indies in the fourth Test of the series, Anil Kumble exhibited his grit and resolve towards his team. In spite of nursing a broken jaw, Kumble came back to bowl 14 overs with a bandaged jaw, and even managed to take the wicket of Brian Lara.
12. Match-winner down under:
While the Indian batsmen, especially Dravid and Sachin hogged all the limelight in India’s tour of Australia in 2003-04, Kumble was the silent match-winner which re-instated as India’s prime bowler in over-seas conditions. Having picked up an incredible tally of 24 wickets in 3 Tests, he was a key part of the team that went on to achieve the “golden time” of Indian cricket.
13. Another overseas masterclass:
Kumble “engineered” India’s 1st ever series win in Pakistan, having finished as the highest wicket taker in either sides in the series. Despite Sehwag winning the Man of the Series for his consistent performances, and not to forget India’s first ever triple century in the longest format, Kumble’s contribution was crucial for India’s victory.
14. Scaling the Indian Everest:
It was once thought 434 will be a number which would be not scaled by an Indian bowler for a long time. But Anil Kumble, aged 34, broke the long standing record.
15. Waning powers in ODIs:
Kumble, one of India’s best match winners in ODIs in 90s, was dropped from the team post a couple of modest performances against Zimbabwe.
16. Caught and bowled:
Kumble has been one of the pioneers of caught and bowled, and broke Muralitharan’s record for most caught and bowled in Test cricket in 2005. Though at the end of the career, both of them ended with the same number of caught and bowled wickets, Kumble’s ratio w.r.t total number of wickets taken was higher in comparison.
17. Shoulder troubles:
Since 2000, Kumble was continuously hampered by a shoulder injury incurred during fielding. And it came back with a vengeance time and again. The injury took out most of his playing time in 2006.
18. ODI retirement:
Kumble of 2000s was never the same as that of 90s, in ODIs. And after India’s disastrous performance in 2007 World Cup, he hung his boots in the shortest format.
19. Oval delight:
Kumble achieved two unique landmarks, both equally important, at the oval in 2007. Not only he went past McGrath’s record of 563 wickets, taking up the 3rd spot in most wickets, he also scored his first ever century in Test cricket, taking most number of matches to get to his maiden century.
20. Leader in troubles:
He famously led India in the controversial series down under. His statement- ‘Only one team was playing with the spirit of the game’ was one of the most impactful quotes of the saga. Jumbo was instrumental in India’s comeback win in Perth. He also took his 600th wicket in that Test, picking up Andrew Symonds.
21. Injury troubles and retirement:
Kumble’s shoulder injury continued to worsen, and in 2008, being aged 37, it was just a matter of time before he announced his retirement. And he retired in the return Border-Gavaskar series, at his arguably favorite venue, the Kotla.
22. Last glimpse of ‘Jumbo magic’:
Kumble floored most with his magic in the 2009 edition of IPL. In the 1st match of the season of his team RCB, he took a 5-wicket haul spending just 5 runs. He ended the season with 21 wickets and helped his team through to the final of the tournament where they lost to DC. Kumble retired from IPL in 2012.
23. As an administrator:
Post his retirement as a cricketer Anil has held various administrative offices, from the President of the Karnataka Cricket Association to the technical advisor of the BCCI and the ICC.
24. Team India coach:
In June 2016 Anil Kumble has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian team for the term of a year. He beat Ravi Shastri, Pravin Amre and others in the race to take over as the next coach.
23 Facts about Anil Kumble- the Jumbo match winner
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RE: Amazing Facts (Ocean-Indian Ocean)
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nice facts bro:tup
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RE: Amazing Facts (Ocean-Indian Ocean & Pacific Ocean)
Facts about Atlantic Ocean
It is the second largest ocean
The name Atlantic ocean is from atlas of Greek mythology
Atlanic ocean covers 20 percent of
the earth's surface
It has an area of 106400000 square kilometers
Atlantic ocean is the second
youngest of the five oceans
Atlantic ocean is the first ocean to be crossed by a ship and airplane
Largest island in the world
Greenland is in Atlantic ocean
Facts about Atlantic Ocean
It is the second largest ocean
The name Atlantic ocean is from atlas of Greek mythology
Atlanic ocean covers 20 percent of
the earth's surface
It has an area of 106400000 square kilometers
Atlantic ocean is the second
youngest of the five oceans
Atlantic ocean is the first ocean to be crossed by a ship and airplane
Largest island in the world
Greenland is in Atlantic ocean
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Amazing Facts (Ocean-Atlantic Ocean)
More facts of atlantic ocean
The Atlantic Ocean borders on North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. It is the world's second largest ocean, while the Pacific Ocean is the largest. The Atlantic Ocean covers approximately 1/5th of the surface of the earth and covers approximately 29% of the world's water surface area. It covers an area of 41,100,000 square miles
The Atlantic Ocean was first mentioned in 450 BC as Atlantis thalassa in the book The Histories of Herodotus, which in English means the Sea of Atlas. The Atlantic Ocean is believed to be the youngest of the world's oceans. The Atlantic Ocean is the world's richest fishing waters and it also contains rich natural gas and oil deposits.
The Atlantic Ocean formed during the Jurassic Period.
The first ocean to be crossed by an airplane was the Atlantic Ocean. It was also the first ocean to be crossed by a ship
The first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean with passengers on board was the Cunard Line, in the 1850s.
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (or any ocean) was Amelia Earhart, in 1928
The island Greenland is the largest island in the world and is located in the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is almost 6.5 times the size of the United States
The 'Roaring Forties' refers to the huge waves and strong winds in the South Atlantic
Northern Europe's ports are usually kept free of ice because of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Cancun Reef off the coast of Mexico. The largest is the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia
There is an underwater mountain range in the North Atlantic Ocean called the Atlantic Ridge. It is twice as wide as the Andes Mountain range and runs approximately 10,000 miles south from Iceland
In the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southern Africa, diamonds can be found in the sea bed
The Bermuda Triangle, which is believed to be responsible for many mysterious disappearances of airplanes and ships, is located in the Atlantic Ocean
In 1912 the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean after having been called an unsinkable ship. It struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic to America
The coelacanth is a type of fish previously believed to have been extinct for 60 million years
A live one was caught in the Atlantic Ocean in 1938 off the coast of southern Africa
Creatures living in the Atlantic Ocean include the manatee, humpback whale, sea lion, starfish, catfish, Atlantic ghost crab, penguins, the green sea turtle, the grey Atlantic seal, various shark species, and various fish species
Natural resources in the Atlantic Ocean include oil, fish, sand and gravel, placer deposits, natural gas, and precious stones
A variety of species in the Atlantic Ocean are considered endangered including whales, manatee, seals, sea lions, dolphins, albatrosses, auks, petrels, turtles, due to pollution and overfishing, as well as accidental net fishing
More facts of atlantic ocean
The Atlantic Ocean borders on North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. It is the world's second largest ocean, while the Pacific Ocean is the largest. The Atlantic Ocean covers approximately 1/5th of the surface of the earth and covers approximately 29% of the world's water surface area. It covers an area of 41,100,000 square miles
The Atlantic Ocean was first mentioned in 450 BC as Atlantis thalassa in the book The Histories of Herodotus, which in English means the Sea of Atlas. The Atlantic Ocean is believed to be the youngest of the world's oceans. The Atlantic Ocean is the world's richest fishing waters and it also contains rich natural gas and oil deposits.
The Atlantic Ocean formed during the Jurassic Period.
The first ocean to be crossed by an airplane was the Atlantic Ocean. It was also the first ocean to be crossed by a ship
The first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean with passengers on board was the Cunard Line, in the 1850s.
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (or any ocean) was Amelia Earhart, in 1928
The island Greenland is the largest island in the world and is located in the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is almost 6.5 times the size of the United States
The 'Roaring Forties' refers to the huge waves and strong winds in the South Atlantic
Northern Europe's ports are usually kept free of ice because of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Cancun Reef off the coast of Mexico. The largest is the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia
There is an underwater mountain range in the North Atlantic Ocean called the Atlantic Ridge. It is twice as wide as the Andes Mountain range and runs approximately 10,000 miles south from Iceland
In the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southern Africa, diamonds can be found in the sea bed
The Bermuda Triangle, which is believed to be responsible for many mysterious disappearances of airplanes and ships, is located in the Atlantic Ocean
In 1912 the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean after having been called an unsinkable ship. It struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic to America
The coelacanth is a type of fish previously believed to have been extinct for 60 million years
A live one was caught in the Atlantic Ocean in 1938 off the coast of southern Africa
Creatures living in the Atlantic Ocean include the manatee, humpback whale, sea lion, starfish, catfish, Atlantic ghost crab, penguins, the green sea turtle, the grey Atlantic seal, various shark species, and various fish species
Natural resources in the Atlantic Ocean include oil, fish, sand and gravel, placer deposits, natural gas, and precious stones
A variety of species in the Atlantic Ocean are considered endangered including whales, manatee, seals, sea lions, dolphins, albatrosses, auks, petrels, turtles, due to pollution and overfishing, as well as accidental net fishing
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Here Is The List Of Countries Which Gained Independence In 21st Century:shy:tup
East Timor Independence May 20,2002
Serbia Independence June 5,2006
Montenegro Independence June 3,2006
Kosovo Independence February 17,2008
South Sudan Independence July 09,2011
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