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What term is used to describe the Southern Ocean?
roaring forties
What are the Raging Forties?
Sailors call the latitudes between 40 and 50 degrees south of the equator the Roaring Forties. A research vessel braves the strong westerly winds of the Roaring Forties during an expedition to measure levels of dissolved carbon dioxide in the surface of the ocean. ... These winds are the Roaring Forties.
When was The Roaring Forties created?
The Roaring Forties was created in 1982.
Who is known as roaring forties?
sailors
What are the roaring forties?
The Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere between latitudes 40 and 50 degrees. These winds are known for their strength and consistency due to the lack of landmasses to block or slow them down, making them an important factor in shaping the weather patterns of the region. They are named the "Roaring Forties" due to the howling sound they can produce.
Which capital city is located in the roaring forties?
Wellington, New Zealand
Why is the south island west coast called the wet coast?
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean. South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
Why is south islands west coast called the wet coast?
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean. South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
Why is South Island's west coast called the Wet Coast?
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean. South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
Which ocean is characterized by extreme winds and storms causing exploration to be minimal?
The Southern Ocean is characterized by extreme winds and storms, particularly in the region known as the Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Screaming Sixties. These harsh conditions have historically made exploration and navigation in the Southern Ocean challenging and dangerous.
What did Marco Polo do to become Famous?
He become famous by drawing maps of the seas
What year was the roaring forties discovered?
It is not possible to determine which year the 'Roaring Forties' (was) were discovered since they have existed at certain times of the year to a greater or lesser degree since pre-history. Their discovery by European sailors could only have come after Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope but Arab, Indian, Chinese, etc traders had been using the winds of the Indian Ocean to travel around the countries (lands?) bordering the Ocean for centuries before the advent of European navigation of the area. Dirk Hartog, (a Dutchman) is reputed to have 'discovered' Australia by being blown off-course in the 'Roaring-Forties' in 1616. There are reputed to be the ruins of Portuguese establishments along the east coast of Australia which pre-date Captain Cook's exploration of this area and were in contravention of the Spanish/Portuguese agreement to divide up the world (with papal agreement) into separate spheres of influence. These were supposed to have come about because it was easier to use the 'Roaring-Forties' to dash across to the east coast of Australia before sailing north to Portuguese settlements in the Indonesian archipelago rather than beating up the east coast of Africa before turning east. There are also reputed to be ancient maps in the possession of the Vatican which give evidence of these occurrences.
