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File:World ocean map.gif

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English: Animated world ocean map (GIF), exhibiting various oceans.

Azimuthal distance projection map is based on world map from this online Java tool by Henry Bottomley and altered using CorelDraw/PhotoPaint, et al. Map is centered on 85° W, 45° S, rotated 90° CCW (North Pole is to the left). Ocean boundaries per International Hydrographic Organisation.

  • blue: ocean
  • black: other substantial bodies of water (viz. Caspian Sea, Great Lakes)
  • white: land
  • green dotted line: map periphery
Date 8 October 2007
Source Own work based on Image:Oceans.png and animated design inspired by Image:Continental models.gif.
Author User:Quizimodo
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