Sentences with phrase «ocean areas covered»

But we also thought that this did not apply to ocean areas covered by ice, because the ice was considered impenetrable.

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The Temecula Valley Wine Country is a pristine area where the air is swept clean by cooling ocean breezes and rolling hills are covered with vineyards.

[244] Panorama view of Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of the Central region on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, covers an area of 375 square kilometres (145 sq mi).

Oceans cover more than two - thirds of the planet's surface, and industrial fishing occurred across 55 percent of that ocean area in 2016, researchers report in the Feb. 23 Science.

During this time, precipitation and meltwater seeped into the exposed shelf areas and filled water tables, which were then covered up by the ocean as sea levels rose again.

Ice - covered sea areas in the Arctic Ocean during summer have nearly halved since the 1970s and 1980s, raising alarm that the ocean is shifting from a multiyear to a seasonal ice Ocean during summer have nearly halved since the 1970s and 1980s, raising alarm that the ocean is shifting from a multiyear to a seasonal ice ocean is shifting from a multiyear to a seasonal ice zone.

Total sea ice cover on the Arctic Ocean peaked on March 7, satellite observations show, reaching a total area of 14.42 million square kilometers.

The area covered by all the green leaves on Earth is equal to, on average, 32 percent of Earth's total surface area — oceans, lands and permanent ice sheets combined.

Some geologists speculate that massive volcanic eruptions covering areas as large as modern continents triggered the release of methane buried in the ocean floor, causing a greenhouse effect.

Over the past few years, the ice on the Arctic Ocean in late summer — covers less area than it did 30 years ago; declined but then recovered to about the same area it had 30 years ago; or covers more area than it did 30 years ago.

The area of the Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice usually hits its winter peak in early to mid-March, as the freeze season ends with the re-emergence of the sun above the horizon.

All told, it covered 502,000 square miles (1.3 million square kilometers) less ocean than even the year before — a loss equal to an area the size of California and Montana combined.

Nowadays the cost of covering a broad area of the ocean with multiple receivers to locate marine mammals or underwater vehicles based on the acoustic signals they produce is excessively high.

The ocean contains 320 million cubic miles of water covering 140 million miles of seafloor, more than twice the area of all the continents combined, and we've only had a look at tiny bits of it.

The ice coverage on the Arctic Ocean shriveled last September to 1.32 million square miles, the smallest expanse ever recorded and less than half the area covered by sea ice three decades ago.

Through November the area of ice - covered ocean in the region reached a record low in seven of 11 months — an unprecedented stretch.

The area of the Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice in September, when the annual minimum occurs, was the sixth lowest extent in the satellite record, going back to 1979.

The Traps (India) have a thickness of < 3000 m and cover an area of c. 100 000 km2 that initially erupted within a continental rift setting and eventually transitioned into the opening of a nascent ocean basin that formed the Neotethys Ocean and the ribbon - like continent Cimmocean basin that formed the Neotethys Ocean and the ribbon - like continent CimmOcean and the ribbon - like continent Cimmeria.

Summertime sea ice in the Arctic Ocean now routinely covers about 40 percent less area than it did in the late 1970s, when continuous satellite observations began.

Coastal habitats cover less than 20 % of the total ocean area, but account for approximately half of the total carbon sequestered in ocean sediments.

Ocean surfaces have warmed considerably over the last few years, and since oceans cover roughly tw0 - thirds of the globe's area, it is reasonable to examine how sea surface temperature evolution has played into the short - term evolution of GMST.

(Note vast areas of the high latitude oceans were covered by ice, during the coldest period and could hence no longer absorb carbon dioxide.)

Earlier this week, scientists confirmed the area of Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice — known as sea ice extent — reached a record low in November.

The area of sea ice covering the Arctic ocean even stopped growing and started shrinking in the Barents Sea for a brief period in November.

Rather than projecting out to the mid-twenty-first century, it is clear that the Arctic Ocean already has crossed a threshold with open water during the summer and first - year sea ice during the winter covering more than 50 percent of its area.

Resources cover such broad themes as geographical science, geological science, and ocean science, as well as the following subject areas: biology, chemistry, climatology, cryology, ecology, environmental science, and forestry.

Nestled into lush landscaping behind the villa is a pergola - covered outdoor living area with a built - in sectional, modern dining area that looks through to the ocean, and gas barbecue.

From all our public areas and rooms, our guests will enjoy expansive views of the pristine arid savanna of the adjacent Galapagos National Park by looking north, to extinct volcanic cones shrouded in mist, mountains covered with lush tropical cloud forests, and green pasture farms by looking to the south - west; along with a 270 degree view of the infinite Pacific Ocean with nearby islands as a backdrop.

The heart of the villa is a wide terrace with a pool, sunny lounging areas and a covered dining area, all with views of the beach and ocean.

This second - floor villa opens to a covered private terrace with sitting and dining areas, a wet bar and a barbecue, all overlooking the ocean.

We all of our meals in the covered dining area overlooking the ocean and rocks.

You'll want to spend your stay on the covered patio facing the ocean, which has comfortable lounging and dining areas, or the second - story sun deck.

The covered open air living area over looking the pool and ocean was perfect for cocktails, relaxing and watching TV.

Two ocean view lanais — one large covered in front with seating and dining areas, one off the side with dining area and BBQ

The extra-large heated swimming pool, cascading waterfall, al fresco shower, outdoor powder room, stylish reclining and padded chaise lounges, cabana pavilion with kitchenette and BBQ grill, cozy covered outdoor living room and dining area, double - size hammock surrounded by shaded palm trees and expansive lawn, and the magnificent Pacific Ocean at the edge of the property may keep you enjoying in place!

This 4 - bedroom bungalow features an ocean view swimming pool with spa and two covered lanai areas.

From there, stay inside for a meal in the formal dining area or head out to the covered terrace and enjoy an alfresco dinner overlooking the ocean.

Enjoy the ocean views from the villa's covered veranda, which has a dining area, or the sunny terrace around the pool.

You'll find everything you need for preparing delicious meals and snacks in the sleek modern kitchen and you can choose whether to enjoy your feast in the dining area or al fresco on the covered terrace overlooking the ocean.

The Ocean View Rooms of our Two Bedroom Townhouses have a 2nd floor sundeck while the downstairs living / dining area has a large covered patio.

The property is a masterwork of Balinese architectural craftsmanship and includes a remarkable bamboo structure that covers an area of 1,600 square meters, with a sublimely quiet and inviting central area of the resort where guests can relax in a lounge bar and dine in the restaurant while enjoying expansive 220 - meter cliff - front ocean views.

Owners and their guests love the attached, covered parking areas located at the resort... no need to park and have to walk across the busy Ocean Boulevard traffic!

A covered dining area, the spectacular infinity pool, a sunken stone amphitheatre and a relaxation bale punctuate the villa's broad lawn, while colourful bougainvillea lines the cliff edge, beyond which stretches the mesmerising ocean panorama.

On the ground floor, at the front of the master bedroom wing, is covered outdoor dining area where a table and 10 chairs in ocean turquoise and sandy beige sit below a ceiling fan.

A split - level living, dining and bar area is covered by an impressive thatch roof with open sides, providing spectacular views of the ocean, while a sparkling swimming pool offers the perfect respite after a successful day of adventures.

Situated on the beachfront, this beautiful home has an enormous covered, furnished patio, with a braai (BBQ) area, completely protected from the wind and with spectacular views of the ocean.

Three bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths, ocean and mountain views, outdoor covered bar entertaining area, wireless internet, infinity edge pool, jacuzzi.Imagine yourself watching the sun set over Flamingo and Catalina Islands from the terrace around your private pool.

OUTDOOR LIVING: - Pool terrace with 13.5 - metre pool and jacuzzi - Covered dining area with seating for 14 - Open lounge with ocean views - Furnished rooftop terrace - Spa room balcony with sun loungers

Outside in front of the indoor saloon there is another shade covered sitting area with comfortable cushions, where you could have your afternoon tea or just relax while viewing the magnificent Indian Ocean.

The upper deck shade covered dining area is where you will enjoy your breakfast while the sun is rising and where your hot and fresh dinner is served alfresco while the sun sets on the Indian Ocean.