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WEBIn Atlantic Ocean: The North Atlantic. In the North Atlantic the trade winds maintain a fairly steady current from east to west, partly by the direct action of the wind and partly by maintaining an accumulation of warm water on the northern side of the current. A …
Atlantic Ocean | Definition, Map, Depth, Temperature, Weather,
WEB2 days ago · Atlantic Ocean, body of salt water covering about one-fifth of Earth’s surface and separating the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west. Its name, derived from Greek mythology, means the ‘Sea of Atlas.’ It is second in size to the Pacific Ocean.
Atlantic Ocean - Wikipedia
WEBAs one component of the interconnected World Ocean, it is connected in the north to the Arctic Ocean, to the Pacific Ocean in the southwest, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, and the Southern Ocean in the south. Other definitions describe the Atlantic as extending southward to Antarctica.
Northern Atlantic Map - Atlantic Ocean Map
WEBThe North Atlantic is slightly larger than its southern counterpart and has an area of about 41,490,000 km2. Unlike its Southern counterpart, the North Atlantic is home to many island nations, with the UK and the Caribbean countries being the most prominent.
Atlantic Ocean - WorldAtlas
WEBMar 25, 2021 · The North Atlantic Ocean spans 16.02 million square miles, while the South Atlantic Ocean covers about 15.55 million square miles. It is 27,480 feet deep at the deepest point (Puerto Rico Trench) but has an average …
North Atlantic Ocean Map - Ontheworldmap.com
WEBNov 13, 2023 · North Atlantic Ocean Map. This map shows North Atlantic Ocean countries, cities, major ports, roads. You may download, print or use the above map for …
50 Interesting Facts About The Atlantic Ocean - The Fact File
WEBJun 23, 2022 · The ocean is subdivided by the equator into The North and The South Atlantic and both cover roughly the same surface area. The North Atlantic is, however, richer than its southern counterpart in terms of the variety of its coastline, and its numerous bays, gulfs and tributary seas.
The Atlantic Ocean—facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMar 18, 2019 · Scientists and geographers broadly separate the Atlantic in terms of north and south. The North Atlantic and South Atlantic each have distinct ocean currents that influence weather around the...
Atlantic Ocean - Climate, Currents, Winds | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · The North Atlantic. Weather over the North Atlantic is largely determined by large-scale wind currents and air masses emanating from North America. Near Iceland, atmospheric pressure tends to be low, and air flows in a counterclockwise direction. Conversely, air flows clockwise around the Azores, a high-pressure area.
Atlantic Ocean: Size, Formation, Depth, Islands, Currents, Climate
WEBThe Atlantic Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. The Atlantic is divided by the Equator in two rather artificial sections: the North Atlantic and the South Atlantic. Its name derives from Atlantikos (Atlas – the sea beyond the Atlas …
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