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ocean basin [′ō·shən ′bā·sən] (geology) The great depression occupied by the ocean on the surface of the lithosphere. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Until the nineteenth century, Southeast Asia and indeed the larger Indian Ocean basin constituted a remarkably fluid social environment, especially for Muslims. Even at those high speeds, however, a tsunami can take up to half a day to traverse an ocean basin. NOVA's Wave that Shook the World tells the minute-by-minute story of the 2004 tsunami, featuring video footage and scientific analysis of the onrushing waves that spread for 3,000 miles around the Indian Ocean basin. |
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