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because the Pacific Ocean is right on top of the tectonic plates
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What were some Amelia Earhart 's high points in her life?
When she flew over the pacific ocean
Where did Amelia Earhart disappear to?
Nobody knows all we know is that her plane crashed. For more information go to this website en.wikipedia.org/wikiAmelia_EarhartAcross some ocean- either pacific or Atlantic.
What causes waves?
The MOON cause waves on the surface of the ocean (and on lakes). The MOON transfers some of its energy to the water, through friction between the air molecules and the water molecules.
What causes an Earthquake in Philippines?
The Philippines seats at the Pacific Ring of Fire that's why the country is prone to the constant tremors in the earth's crust. The Pacific Ring of Fire is vast belt of seismic and volcanic activity that stretches all around the Pacific Ocean.
What continent has the most earthquakes?
Most earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is along the top half of the pacific plate. +++ Perhaps the second major area is the Eastern Mediterranean and neighbouring countries, involving a complex of continental plates, with NE Africa rifting and the Mediterranean closing. "Top half of the Pacific plate". Actually, the Pacific floor consists of several plates, with some being subducted below SE Asia, and some below the Americas.
Why are the largest waves found in the southern ocean?
The largest waves are found in the Southern Ocean because the water is warmer and the winds are stronger there than in any other ocean on earth. it is the fourth largest ocean in the world, after the Pacific Ocean.
What are some facts about the Pacific Ocean?
The Pacific ocean is the largest ocean in the world! The pacific oceans wildlife includes: fish,sea turtle,whales,dolphins,sand crabs, and many more (those are just some hoped i helped!)
What is the largest body of salt water?
The deepest part of the Ocean is the Marianas Trench, in the Pacific.
What are the 4 name of the oceans?
Pacific Ocean,Atlantic Ocean,Indian ocean,artic ocean
What are some weird fish in the Pacific ocean?
You are a wierd fish in the pacific ocean!
What are some main bodies of water of Ecuador?
Ocean Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Artic Ocean
Is southern ocean a real ocean?
It is a part of the Pacific Ocean, it is a region in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is so large that it has to be divided into regions, example South Pacific Ocean, etc. So, YES, it is.
Give some examples of ocean?
the Indian ocean, the pacific ocean, Atlantic ocean,Pacific,and the Arctic
What bodies of water surround Europe and Asia?
it is the Pacific Ocean,the Indian ocean, the Arabian ocean, and the artic ocean
What are the 4 largest oceans of the world?
The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and the Arctic Oceans.For many years only (4) four oceans were officially recognized, and then in the spring of 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization established the Southern Ocean, and determined its limits. Those limits include all water below 60 degrees south, and some of it, like the Arctic Ocean, is frozen.so now there is 5
Is the Pacific Ocean a tropical ocean?
Only some of it which is known as the Equatorial Pacific, or Tropical Pacific. The rest of the pacific isn't tropical though
What ocean has the biggest waves?
The Southern Ocean is known for having some of the largest and most powerful waves in the world due to strong winds and vast expanses of open water. It is an extremely challenging and dangerous area for maritime activities.
