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Earth, topographic and bathymetric map
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Earth, topographic and bathymetric map
Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas, with Arctic and Antarctic ice in white. The seabed depth varies from shallow (light blue) on the continental shelves, to deep ocean basins (dark blue). Topographic and bathymetric data is usually gathered by using aerial and satellite imagery combined with radar and sonar mapping. The satellites in this case were NOas POES satellites
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This stunning topographic and bathymetric map depicts the Pacific Ocean, centered at longitude 140 degrees west. The map showcases the intricate interplay of Earth's land and marine topography, with continents represented as ridges and flat areas, and Arctic and Antarctic ice caps appearing in pristine white. The seabed depth varies from shallow, light blue waters on the continental shelves to deep ocean basins, shown in dark blue. Topographic and bathymetric data for this map was gathered using a combination of aerial and satellite imagery, along with radar and sonar mapping. In particular, data from NOAA's POES (Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites) was employed to create this comprehensive, whole Earth representation. The Eckert III projection was used to accurately represent the spherical Earth on a flat map, ensuring that the shapes and sizes of landmasses and oceanic features are as true-to-life as possible. The continents' highlands and lowlands, including mountains and plains, are clearly visible, providing a comprehensive overview of the physical geography of our planet. The Pacific Ocean, as the largest and deepest of all the world's ocean basins, is particularly well-represented in this map. The continental shelves, which gradually slope from the land to the deep ocean, are shown in detail, with their varying depths indicated by the color gradation from light to dark blue. The deep ocean basins, home to some of the most extreme environments on Earth, are depicted in their full, dark glory. This map is a testament to the power of combined data from multiple sources and advanced mapping techniques, offering a unique perspective on the intricacies of our world's topography and bathymetry.
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