Scotia Sea
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The Scotia Sea is a sea located at the northern edge of the Southern Ocean at its boundary with the South Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded on the west by the Drake Passage and on the north, east, and south by the Scotia Arc, an undersea ridge and island arc system supporting various islands. The sea sits atop the Scotia Plate. It is named after the expedition ship Scotia. Many icebergs melt there.[1]
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Scotia Sea | |
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Coordinates | 57°30′S 40°00′W |
Type | Sea |
Ocean/sea sources | Southern Ocean |
Surface area | 900,000 km2 (347,500 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 6,022 m (19,757 ft) |
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