Why the world's largest ocean was named for peace
In short: Explore the vast scale and hidden geography of the Pacific Ocean. This documentary captures its immense diversity, from coastal reaches to the deepest points on Earth.
Named 'Mar Pacifico' or 'Peaceful Sea' by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, the ocean earned its name because storms subsided as he entered it from the Strait of Magellan. However, the name is somewhat ironic given that the region still experiences violent hurricanes and storms.
The documentary highlights the ocean's massive scale, noting it borders all other oceans and reaches every continent except Europe. Situated within the South Pacific area separating Chile and New Zealand, this site includes Point Nemo—the Pacific Pole of Inaccessibility.
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