Gulf - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Gulf of Mexico, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and the island nation of Cuba, is the world's largest gulf. It has a coastline of about 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles). The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of Florida, between Cuba and the U.S. state of Florida.
Major Gulfs of the World - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 2, 2019 · A gulf is a deep sea arm that is encircled by the land. This article takes a look at the major gulfs of the world, which include the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Gulf of Mexico, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Guinea, Gulf of Alaska, and …
List of gulfs - Wikipedia
WEBList. The term may refer to: Gulf of Aden, off the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Gulf of Alaska, in the Pacific Ocean, south of the state of Alaska. Albay Gulf, in the southern part of Luzon. Ambracian Gulf, of the Ionian Sea in northwestern Greece. Amundsen Gulf, in the Arctic Ocean, northwest of Canada.
List of bays and gulfs | Coastal, Marine, Estuaries | Britannica
WEBBays and gulfs are concavities formed by tidal erosion in the coastline of an ocean, lake, or sea. The difference between a bay and a gulf is not clearly defined, but the term bay usually refers to a body of water somewhat smaller than a gulf.
Gulf | Definition, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica
WEBgulf, any large coastal indentation. More specifically, such a feature is the reentrant of an ocean, regardless of size, depth, configuration, and geologic structure. The nomenclature for gulfs is far from uniform; names that may refer to sizable gulfs in various places include bay, bight, firth, sound, and fjord.
Gulf - Wikipedia
WEBRetrieved 25 June 2020. A gulf is an inlet of an ocean or a sea deep into the land with a narrow mouth. It is more highly indented, more enclosed by the coast and larger than a bay. Some examples of gulfs are Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Eden and Gulf of...
Gulf Of Mexico - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · A gulf is an inlet of the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are usually larger and more deeply indented than the bays. They are often connected to the ocean by narrow water passages but that is not always observed in all geographical areas.
The 7 Largest Gulfs on Earth - American Oceans
WEB6 min read. Gulfs, unique marine environments stretching into landmasses, are distinctive features on the Earth’s surface. These water bodies are typically enclosed by land on three sides with an opening such as a strait connecting them to the ocean. Larger and more defined than bays, gulfs can become prominent geographic features, shaping ...
Gulf of Mexico | North America, Marine Ecosystems, Oil & Gas
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Gulf of Mexico, partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of Florida, running between the peninsula of Florida and the island of Cuba, and to the Caribbean Sea by the Yucatán Channel, which runs between the Yucatán Peninsula …
gulf - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBA gulf is part of a sea or ocean that extends into land, forming a large coastal indentation. The gulf may be connected to the sea or ocean directly or may be separated by a smaller body of water such as a strait. Geographers have not always labeled gulfs consistently.
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