This attractive physical map of the Pacific Ocean floor appeared in the June 1992 issue of National Geographic. It contains an article entitled "Deep-Sea Vents: Worlds Without Sun" and additional information on the life forms that thrive in the deepest waters of the Pacific. The map's detail of such submarine terrain as fracture zones, troughs, trenches, and the countless seamounts is stunning. A wonderful companion to the ocean floor map of the Indian Ocean which appeared in the same issue. The 1992 Pacific Ocean map features: • Ocean floor illustrated in stunning relief • Ocean depths noted • Names of submarine terrain as well as major geographic regions • An article entitled "Deep-Sea Vents: Worlds Without Sun" • Illustrations and information about the creatures who live in the deepest parts of the ocean • An inset map showing the Pacific Ocean plates • An inset map showing the active spreading areas in the ocean and selected vent sites
Coverage Area: Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, Sea of Okhotsk, Coral Sea, Tasman Sea
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