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The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about 106.4 million square kilometres (41.1 million square miles), it covers approximately one-fifth of the Earth's surface and about one-quarter of its water surface area. The first part of its name refers to the Atlas of Greek mythology, making the Atlantic the "Sea of Atlas". The oldest known mention of this name is contained in The Histories of Herodotus around 450 BCE (I 202); see also Atlas Mountains. Another name historically used was the ancient term Ethiopic Ocean, derived from Ethiopia, whose name was sometimes used as a synonym for all of Africa and thus for the ocean. Before Europeans discovered other oceans, the term "ocean" itself was to them synonymous with the waters beyond Western Europe that we now know as the Atlantic and which the Greeks had believed to be a gigantic river encircling the world; see Oceanus. The Atlantic Ocean occupies an elongated, S-shaped basin extending longitudinally between the Americas to the west, and Eurasia and Africa to the east. A component of the all-encompassing World Ocean, it is connected in the north to the Arctic Ocean (which is sometimes considered a sea of the Atlantic), to the Pacific Ocean in the southwest, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, and the Southern Ocean in the south. (Alternatively, in lieu of it connecting to the Southern Ocean, the Atlantic may be reckoned to extend southward to Antarctica.) The equator subdivides it into the North Atlantic Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is bounded on the west by North and South America. It connects to the Arctic Ocean through the Denmark Strait, Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea. To the east, the boundaries of the ocean proper are Europe, the Strait of Gibraltar (where it connects with the Mediterranean Sea, one of its marginal seas, and, in turn, the Black Sea), and Africa. In the southeast, the Atlantic merges into the Indian Ocean. The 20° East meridian, running south from Cape Agulhas to Antarctica defines its border. Some authorities show it extending south to Antarctica, while others show it bounded at the 60° parallel by the Southern Ocean.[1] In the southwest, the Drake Passage connects it to the Pacific Ocean. The man-made Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific. Beside those mentioned, other large bodies of water adjacent to the Atlantic are the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Hudson Bay, the Arctic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the Celtic Sea. Covering approximately 22% of Earth's surface, the Atlantic is second in size to the Pacific. With its adjacent seas it occupies an area of about 106,400,000&_160;square kilometres (41,100,000&_160;sq&_160;mi); without them, it has an area of 82,400,000&_160;square kilometres (31,800,000&_160;sq&_160;mi). The land that drains into the Atlantic covers four times that of either the Pacific or Indian oceans. The volume of the Atlantic with its adjacent seas is 354,700,000&_160;cubic kilometers (85,100,000&_160;cu mi) and without them 323,600,000&_160;cubic kilometres (77,640,000&_160;cu mi).
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1. CORNWALL COTTAGE- A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION
October 30, 2009
Cornwall is a beautiful country located in England. Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is a place of natural wonders and magnificent beauty. People from all round the world come just to experience the everlasting splendor and attractiveness. If you wish to spend a nice holiday or vacation in Cornwall, then you must know about the famous Cornwall cottages. Some of them are as follows: - Mayview Cottage Located in Padstow, Mayview Cottage is a fine Cornish cottage. The cottage provides you the most latest facilities including a spacious sitting room, color TV, a large dining room, a firep... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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2. Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle Game Review
November 01, 2009
Devil's Triangle continues the Hidden Expedition hidden objects game series that includes the award-winning Amazon game. From the roof of the world and the jungles of the Amazon, the Hidden Expedition Team now sets off for the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, where many planes and ships have disappeared over the years without a trace!
The game begins with a Hidden Expedition Team pilot experiencing problems while flying over the area in the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. She crashes, but not before she manages to send a distress call back to headquarters. It now comes down to y... (read more)
Author: Steven H. Ng
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3. Hurricane Season
October 29, 2009
A storm is a distressed state; marked by thunder, lightning and strong winds. Hurricane is also a kind of strong storm but it is nastier than other natural disasters. It usually comes with strong winds and lightening. This storm also gets violent as it hits land, begins over a warm sea and can create huge damage. Flooding, huge waves, graving rains are the results of this storm. Hurricanes are different from Typhoons as it all depends on the label of the place from where they are occurring. If they begin on the North zone of Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean then they are named as Hurricanes and... (read more)
Author: gray smithroy
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4. Yacht charter Bahamas
October 29, 2009
Crystal-clear waters of the deep blue sea, exotic beauty bearing the flavors of former British colonial life, not far from a high spirited casino; where else could you find it, but the Bahamas. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is an English speaking country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays and 2,387 rocks. Lying to the north of the Bahamas are the Abaco islands.
With miles of clean beaches, warm water teaming with sea life, this place has a lot to offer. The Middle Bahamas and Berry islands are places which never run out of activi... (read more)
Author: Alok Grover
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5. Visit Virginia Beach in your vacation, it will be your days of dreams
October 26, 2009
Virginia Beach is situated in the South Hampton Roads region of Virginia, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most heavily populated city in Virginia and the 42nd biggest city in the United States. It is an independent city. It is one among the most significant cities and also to be considered as the most romantic city in Virginia.
It is a city of resorts with beaches in several miles and a huge number of hotels, restaurants and motels all along the oceanfront. Every year in the city a beach soccer tournament will be hosted that is the East Coast Surfin... (read more)
Author: thomas blayer
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6. Winchester Mansions Hotel - world's best luxury hotels
October 22, 2009
In the azure and russet lapels of Western Cape in Cape town, Africa exists one of the world’s best luxury hotels- the Winchester Mansions Hotel. As your limousine climbs up towards the Sea Point promenade you get a sparkling view of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the orangeade n’ pink tinted Winchester Mansions on the other set amidst a hilly backdrop with tall palms swaying in a welcoming Yabara (African folk dance). Natural beauty on one side and classic elegance on the other. A dream destination by all means!
This best of luxury hotels has earned several accolades including the ‘Be... (read more)
Author: Mike Greaves
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7. Luxury Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
October 19, 2009
Rio de Janeiro is one of the truly great cities of the world. It’s a gem like no other, with the luscious green mountainsides dropping off into the deep blue of the Atlantic, only to be separated by what seems like endless beaches and a few blocks of shops, restaurants, hotels and apartments.
It wasn’t long ago that when travelers thought of Rio de Janeiro they thought of the sounds of bossa nova filling the night air, sipping on caipirinhas, Pele plying his trade at the Maracana, stretches of beaches with beautiful bodies and a dollar that could buy anything due to great exchange rates.... (read more)
Author: Michael Rollins
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8. Happy Hour Jupiter Florida - Restaurants Are Never Boring!
October 16, 2009
The town of Jupiter has always been one of the best-kept secrets in South Florida. This small gem sits just off the coast of the pristine shores of south Florida along the beautiful waters of the Atlantic. This small beach town is celebrated for combining the novelty and character of a small town with the luxury and comfort of the big city and with the ocean front and center, it's easy to see why this little town has blossomed into a bustling community. You'll also want to check out Happy Hour in Florida.
Jupiter has quite a few famous residents as well. Some of the more common names are Ce... (read more)
Author: Ben Pate
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9. Tropical Storm Henri Increases Strength
October 07, 2009
U.S. weather forecasters say Tropical Storm Henri has gained moderate strength over the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Henri is carrying maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers an hour, as it moves west toward the northern Leeward Islands. At last report, the storm was about 740 kilometers east of the chain's northern islands - which include the US and British Virgin Islands, Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis.Forecasters still expect Tropical Storm Henri to begin weakening sometime Wednesday night.Henri is the eighth named tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane s... (read more)
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10. Cape Ann Art In Massachusetts
October 08, 2009
Cape Ann is a rocky peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts on the Atlantic Ocean. The cape is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston and forms the northern edge of Massachusetts Bay. Cape Ann includes the towns of Gloucester, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport but the city of Gloucester makes up most of the cape. Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport. Gloucester has one of the finest harbors and the busiest fishing ports. It has rich history, natural beauty, incredible beaches, fresh sea food and on-water activities like whale watching excursion. Two of the oldest artist ... (read more)
Author: mad scan
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11. Advantages of Staying in Cornwall Holiday Rentals
October 02, 2009
Located on the tip of the south-west peninsula of Great Britain, Cornwall shares its boundary with the county of Devon and the rest is bordered by the waters of English Channel and Atlantic Ocean. In the recent years, the extensive coastline of the north, the sheltered and broad estuaries of the south and the moorland landscape have made Cornwall a unique tourist destination in England. The climate of Cornwall, too, is very friendly with warm and sunny weather and mild winters. So, if you are in the south-west region of England and want to enjoy a pleasant stay complemented by a salubrious cli... (read more)
Author: Christine Juliana
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12. Are You Taking Adequate Precautions?
October 02, 2009
Many movies have been made about the tragic story of the Titanic. Arrogance and ignorance was definitely present during its maiden voyage, which was Titanic's last voyage.
Many warnings were given, but unfortunately, the warnings were not taken seriously. On April 14th, 1912 Titanic received six warnings that icebergs were present in their perimeter. On the night of April 14th, Titanic struck an iceberg and ultimately sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
For other entities, what happened to the Titanic does NOT have to happen to them. Many have learned from the mistakes that Tit... (read more)
Author: Monte Mccarty
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13. Florida: A Land Of Sunny Fishing Opportunities
September 26, 2009
Florida is known for its sandy beaches, oranges, and sunny weather. It is also known for its plentiful salt water fishing opportunities. It is important to realize that when you are fishing in Florida’s waters that you are governed by Florida laws for up to three nautical miles of the Atlantic Ocean, and up to nine nautical miles on the Gulf of Mexico. Once you extend past those distances, federal law rules you. If you need to know the current laws, it is recommended that you check with the Florida Fish & Wildlife. That is the best way to stay up to date with fishing laws.
The first th... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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14. Trip to Sahara desert - Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga ?
October 01, 2009
There are many reasons why tourists travel to Morocco. It could be to visit old cities and ancient medinas, trekking the Atlas Mountains, swim the Atlantic Ocean, but the main reason for many is a visit to Sahara desert with camel ride tour. Here might come a dilemma which sand dunes of Morocco to visit. There are two main regions, Erg Chebbi by Merzouga and Erg Chigaga (or Chegaga) by M’hamid. Morocco desert tours to Erg Chebbi are very popular with tourists. These sand dunes are promoted in many guide books, Morocco tour packages and hotels. It is due to the fact, that there are many Au... (read more)
Author: Jana Pekova
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15. Carribean Fishing Report-What You Need To Know Before Your Carribean Trip
September 25, 2009
Here is a Caribbean fishing report to help you to find the best places to go fishing on your next Caribbean vacation. Very simply, they Caribbean is one of the most popular places to go fishing in the world. It offers some of the most incredible deep sea fishing experiences you can ever imagine.
Obviously, the reason for this is that the Caribbean is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and therefore there has many fish available. Since it offers year-round great weather and many great vacation spots, Caribbean fishing has really caught on around the world. This Caribbean fishing report will... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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16. All You Need To Know About Alluring Portugal
September 25, 2009
Portugal officially called as Portuguese republic is located in south west Europe. In fact Portugal is the western most country of Europe and it is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean in west and Spain in east. Portugal has got a long story in history and it is known as peace making country. Portugal has experienced a diverse mix of civilization in the past millennium. Lisbon the capital of Portugal is the largest city in the country. Portugal enjoys two dominant climatic conditions. They are Mediterranean climate and oceanic climate. In spring and winter it is characterized by heavy winds and rainfa... (read more)
Author: Luis Fontese
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17. Emergency Preparation Tips for Typhoons
September 24, 2009
Almost all countries near major ocean bodies are plagued occasionally by the occurrence of typhoons. In the Pacific, the weather disturbance is widely called typhoon. It is cyclone in the Indian ocean and in the United States, where most often it comes from the Atlantic, it is called hurricane. A typhoon is a massive accumulation of destructive winds and torrential rains over a huge body of water, particularly ocean. The accumulation is facilitated by an area characterized by the presence of a low-pressure, which makes evaporation and wind development faster. Typhoons do not develop ... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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18. Bermuda - Places to See
September 24, 2009
Bermuda is a convenient vacation destination for travelers from the US and Canada. Apart from beautiful pink sand beaches, Bermuda has a lot of interesting tourist attractions.
Bermuda is an unusual island vacation destination. Bermuda is not considered a part of the Caribbean, since the islands of Bermuda are in the Atlantic Ocean, about 700 miles off North Carolina’s coast. It location close to North America makes it an ideal getaway for those who seek an island holiday on the beach in summer. But there is a lot more to Bermuda than just beaches and sun.
St. George is a UNESCO W... (read more)
Author: Alex Briganza
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19. Save The Pacific Foundation.
September 23, 2009
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world's five oceans (followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean). The decision by the International drographic Organization in the spring of 2000 to delimit a fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean, removed the portion of the Pacific Ocean south of 60 degrees south. Save the pacific is a foundation for the conservation and education of this great unknown Zone. We need to bring the concerns of our waters to the people, to try and save one of the biggest food resources that we know of. So please support " Save The Pacific" www.... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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20. First People From The Midlands Ever To Cross The Indian Ocean
September 22, 2009
Two amateur rower's are gearing up to become the first people from the Midlands ever to cross the Indian Ocean in a seven meter rowing boat.
David Lynes, from Redditch and Steven Redgewell from Evesham, otherwise known as Team DevOcean, look set to cross 3,500 miles of inhospitable sea when they compete in the first ever race across the Indian Ocean.
The race, part of the series of three races organized by Woodvale which saw James Cracknell and Ben Fogle's Atlantic cross in 2005, takes place in April 2009 and will see the pair row from West Coast Australia to Mauritius.
Team D... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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21. A Better Way To Prepare And Protect America For Catastrophes
September 18, 2009
Contrary to popular belief, the epicenter of the strongest earthquake to ever strike the continental U.S. was not in California, but in Missouri. It was so powerful that it changed the course of the Mississippi River.
Twenty states, including Hawaii and every state that borders the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, face the threat of hurricanes every year.
As the population of the U.S. has swelled, so has the risk of Americans facing a catastrophe, whether it's a tornado, hurricane, flood or earthquake.
Home values have also increased in areas prone to natural disasters, and many o... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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22. Discover the Beauty and the Beast on Cheap Holidays to Tenerife.
September 16, 2009
The Canary Islands nestle just off the the north-west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, and consist of six small islands and seven larger ones. The largest and most populated of these islands is Tenerife, many tourists take advantage of cheap holidays to Tenerife making it one of Spain's busiest and most popular holiday destinations, with over five million tourists visiting every year. Tenerife is dominated by the central volcanic mass that is known as Mount Teide, effectively splitting the island in two, its peak is often covered in snow while it is still warm enough to wear a bikin... (read more)
Author: Yvonne Dawson
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23. Holidays to Gran Canaria
September 14, 2009
Gran Canaria is an island within the Canary Islands group and is situated in the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately150 kilometres from the coast of Africa. As the second most populated Canary Island, it has gained a reputation as a popular holiday destination, being only a few hours flying time away and boasting hours of sunshine every day.
The capital city of Gran Canaria is Las Palmas and the country is divided into 21 municipalities. Most of the island is of volcanic origin with a surface area of 1,560 km² and a maximum altitude is 1,949 metres.
The weather is what attracts mos... (read more)
Author: Danny Jones
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24. Hurricane Fred Growing Stronger over Atlantic
September 09, 2009
Tropical Storm Fred is located about 345 miles southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands at 1500 UTC, 08 Sep 2009Weather forecasters say Hurricane Fred is rapidly gaining strength over the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fred is now a Category Two hurricane on the five-level scale that measures a hurricane's intensity and potential destructiveness.It has maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers an hour, and is currently 805 kilometers southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. The storm is not expected to threaten any land.Forecasters say Hurricane Fr... (read more)
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25. Fishing Charters in Key West Florida - What to Expect?
September 09, 2009
Fishing in Florida is probably one of the main pastimes that this state has to offer. There are many places to do this throughout the state. From the crystal clear freshwater lakes to the brackish waters of the coastal areas and to the Atlantic Ocean itself, the opportunities are endless. But, for a real adventure, the Key West Florida fishing charters offers something more.
When it comes to fishing in the Key West, this is nowhere near your typical fishing trip. These are fishing trips that are clearly after the bigger fish and many times record breaking fish are caught in this specific... (read more)
Author: Arman Hansen
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