The Pacific Ocean covers over 30 percent of Earth
The Pacific Ocean, covering over 30% of Earth's surface, is our planet's largest and deepest ocean, a vital climate regulator and biodiversity hotspot.
The Pacific Ocean isn't just big; it's enormous, covering over 30 percent of Earth's entire surface. This makes it the planet's largest ocean, stretching from the Arctic to the Southern Ocean and bordering three continents. Formed by shifting tectonic plates over millions of years, it's home to the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point, plunging nearly 11 kilometers below sea level.
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