WebMar 24, 2021 · The Pacific Ocean is by far the world’s largest and deepest ocean. It spans over 63 million square miles from China to California, and in some areas, extends thousands of feet below the water surface. The …

WebCovering more than 30 percent of the Earth’s surface, the Pacific Ocean is the largest water mass on the planet. With a surface area of more than 155 million square kilometers (60 million square miles), this ocean basin is …

WebPacific Ocean, Body of salt water extending from the Antarctic region in the south to the Arctic circle in the north and lying between the continents of Asia and Australia on the west and North and South America on the east.

WebThe Pacific Ocean extends to North America and South America to the east. Asia and Australia lie to the west. From north to south, the Pacific extends from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern Ocean. The deepest …

WebOct 18, 2023 · Facts. How did the Pacific Ocean get its name? Explorer Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean in the 16th century. Covering approximately 155 million square kilometers (59 million square miles) …