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| + | ''See also:'' [[There are no atheists on a sinking ship]] and [[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes]] | ||
| − | + | “There is no such thing as an [[atheism|atheist]] in the [[Southern Ocean]].” – Sir [[Robin Knox-Johnston]]<ref>[https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/bear-grylls-on-faith Bear Grylls: ‘To have faith in our everyday lives takes courage’], GQ Magazine</ref> | |
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Revision as of 20:50, August 26, 2019
| Southern Ocean
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| Area | 20.327 million sq km |
| Coastline | 17,968 km |
| Lowest Point | -7,235 m (South Sandwich Trench) |
The Southern Ocean was defined by the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000 through a vote of member states.[1] It extends from Antarctica to 60 degrees S latitude, a border chosen to include the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Most Australians consider the Southern Ocean to extend further north than the official definition, to meet the south coast of Australia.
The Southern Ocean is the fourth largest ocean on Earth, ahead of the Arctic Ocean.
Navigating the Southern Ocean is challenging. Icebergs can happen during anytime in the year and especially occur May to October. High winds and large waves form in the Southern Ocean due to winds blowing around the world unimpeded by any land-mass.
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See also: There are no atheists on a sinking ship and There Are No Atheists In Foxholes
“There is no such thing as an atheist in the Southern Ocean.” – Sir Robin Knox-Johnston[2]