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Sea level is about 20cm higher on the Pacific than the Atlantic. This is due to the water being less dense (less salty) on average on the Pacific side, and due to the prevailing weather and ocean conditions.
At the isthmus that is known as Panama, however, we need to take into account the phase of the tides, as they are opposite to each other, i.e., when it's high tide on the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal, it's low tide on the Pacific end of the canal, and vice versa - one of the reason why "locks" are needed there. Such sea level differences are common across many short sections of land dividing ocean basins.
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Is the pacific ocean same size as the Atlantic ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest, in area. It is much larger than the Atlantic Ocean.
How does the ridge-rift in the pacific ocean differ from that in the Atlantic ocean?
Pacific ocean is shrinking due to plate tectonics while Atlantic is increasing in size. Looked up the same question just now for a final tomorrow.
Where are hurricane created?
Hurricanes are created in the Atlantic Ocean. The same things when created in the Pacific Ocean are called typhoons.
Is the level of the water in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean different through the Panama Canal?
Yes it is different because if it goes to another ocean then the water level will drop. No, the previous posted answer is incorrect. Ocean water level is the same anywhere. Sea level on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are the same.
Where in the pacific have the same type of pattern as seen in the Atlantic?
The Pacific Ocean has a similar pattern to the Atlantic Ocean in terms of the presence of hurricane-like storms, known as typhoons. Typhoons form in the western Pacific Ocean and can also impact regions along the Pacific Rim in a manner similar to hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin. Both types of storms can have significant impacts on coastal areas.
What continents the Panama Canal separates?
The Panama Canal separates North and South America. In reality, they are considered the same continent in many respects. In a similar fashion, the Suez Canal separates Africa from the Eurasia Continent.
Why aren't there any lobster in the pacific ocean?
Lobsters are found in the Pacific Ocean, but specific species like the American lobster are more abundant in the Atlantic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean does have lobsters such as the California spiny lobster. Environmental factors, habitat preferences, and historical distribution patterns contribute to the differences in lobster populations between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
What point on earth can you see both the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean with the naked eye?
From Cerro Jefe, near Panama City, it is possible to see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean from the same location. This makes Panama the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise in the Pacific and set in the Atlantic. (1) (1)from Wikipedia
Why does not elnino occur in the Atlantic?
El Niño is primarily associated with the Pacific Ocean due to specific ocean-atmosphere interactions that occur there, such as the warm water displacement along the equatorial Pacific. The Atlantic Ocean does not have the same conditions, including the necessary oceanic currents and thermoclines, to support the development of similar phenomena. Additionally, the atmospheric dynamics and trade winds in the Atlantic do not create the same feedback loops that drive El Niño events in the Pacific. As a result, while the Atlantic can experience its own climate variations, they are distinct from El Niño.
What is the term for tropical cyclone when it crosses in the northeastern part of the pacific ocean and in the northern part of Atlantic ocean?
In the northeastern part of the Pacific Ocean, a tropical cyclone is referred to as a "hurricane." In the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, it is also called a "hurricane." Both terms denote the same type of storm, but the naming convention varies by region.
Is the Atlantic ocean the same as the Atlantic coast?
yes because the Atlantic coat runs into the ocean which causes them to be the same
What are the 5 oceans of the world?
The Pacific Ocean, Biggest, Area (sq km) 181,343,000, Area (sq miles) 70,017,000 The Atlantic Ocean, Area (sq km) 94,314,000, Area (sq miles) 36,415,000 The Indian Ocean, Area (sq km) 74,118,000, Area (sq miles) 28,617,000 The Southern Ocean, Area (sq km) 2,033,000, Area (sq miles) 7,849,000 The Arctic Ocean, Smallest, Area (sq km) 12,256,000, Area (sq miles) 4,732,000 This is according to The Worlds Top Lists
