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Icebergs in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere?
Icebergs in the North have steep, narrow pinnacles. This is due to them usually sliding off mountain glaciers. Icebergs in the South are flat. This is due to them sliding off flat ice sheets. (This answer was provided by Chris Hayes, haha BMS)
Is Quebec city well situated for trade and shipping?
Yes, Quebec city is very well situated for trade and shipping because it is located on the Saint Lawrence River, (Which connects to the Atlantic ocean) and main shipping lanes.
What made the victory in battle of Atlantic a critical moment?
Clearing the Atlantic shipping lanes from the threat of Nazi U-boats and raiders allowed the flow of supplies and personnel to England for the buildup in preparation for the invasion of Europe.
How did the Exxon Valdez sink?
The Exxon Valdez ran aground on the Bligh Reef. The ships collision radar was broken and not turned on at the time (had it been on the ship would not have hit the reef). The ship was also outside normal shipping lanes to avoid icebergs that were thought to be in the area.
What do chunks of contenintal glaciers produce when they break off the edge of a ice sheet?
When chunks of continental glaciers break off the edge of an ice sheet, they form icebergs. These icebergs can vary in size from small fragments to massive chunks of ice. They float in bodies of water and can pose hazards to shipping lanes and maritime activities.
Where are the US to Mexico shipping lanes?
The US to Mexico shipping lanes cross much of the Gulf of Mexico. They begin at ports in Louisiana, Mississippi, and in Florida. The largest shipping lane exits the US from Miami.
How does the Labrador current disrupt North Atlantic shipping lanes?
The Labrador Current is a cold ocean current that flows southward along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland in Canada. It can impact North Atlantic shipping lanes by creating thick fog, strong winds, and rough seas, making navigation more difficult and hazardous for ships in the area. The cold water temperature can also affect the stability and performance of ships passing through these waters.
Why is it strange that the titanic collided with an iceberg?
1912 was an usuall year. This is so because: usually the icebergs that form over Newfoundland don't come far down into the shipping lanes but i think the warmer air made the 'bergs move further down.
Where are pacific shipping lanes?
i am sailing a small sail boat from the California coast to the Philippines, and would like to stay clear of the comm. shipping lanes to avoid a collision
Motivated of Japanese to colonize the Philippines?
for control of shipping lanes.
How far out are the shipping lanes off Oregon?
There are multiple lanes offshore, the majority of the traffic stays 30+ miles offshore
What places have shipping lanes as borders?
Shipping lanes often serve as informal borders in various regions, particularly in international waters. Notable examples include the Strait of Hormuz, which separates Iran from several Gulf states, and the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Indonesia. The English Channel also acts as a boundary between the UK and France, where shipping lanes are heavily trafficked. Additionally, the shipping lanes in the Caribbean Sea can delineate maritime boundaries between several island nations.
