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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.
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
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.
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.
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
Why aren't there any lobster in the pacific ocean?
A cyclone is a large storm. A Hurricane is a Cyclone in Atlantic. Cyclones exist in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The reason they are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic Oceans is because Hurricane is named after the Central American God of Wind. Typhoon is the name used in the Pacific Ocean. It is the same as a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, just called a different name due solely to where it originated.
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
Do the names of the 5 oceans relate to the countries in which they border?
NOT EXACTLY YOu would be right and wrong because: INDIAN OCEAN borders INDIA, therefore called by the country. ATLANTIC OCEAN does not border a country named "ATLANTIC" (Same for PACIFIC OCEAN, no country called PACIFIC) (Same for ARCTIC OCEAN, no country called ARCTIC) (Same for SOUTHERN OCEAN, no country called SOUTHERN) THE OCEANS ARE NAMED FOR THEIR REGIONS OR "PERSONALITY" PACIFIC, because it is Peaceful Southern, because it is in the south of the world ARCTIC, because the northern region of the world is called the ARCTIC ATLANTIC, (unknown reason) the Ancients called it the Atlantic after a GOD Atlantis of the seas... INDIAN, because, well, its next to INDIA;)
Is the altanic ocean the same as the Atlantic coast?
yes it is because the Atlantic coast goes into the Atlantic ocean which causes it to be the same
What is the only US state bordered by two oceans?
The only state bordered by two oceans is Alaska. Alaska is bordered by the Artctic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
