- Gulf - Wikipedia
A Gulf is a large, deep inlet from the ocean into the landmass, typically larger and more enclosed than a bay, with a narrower opening to the sea [1][2] Gulfs form through various geological processes: Tectonic plate movements such as rifting or subduction can create vast inlets [3] Erosion and land subsidence also contribute to their formation
- Gulf - Education | National Geographic Society
Gulfs vary greatly in size, shape, and depth They are generally larger and more deeply indented than bays Like bays, they often make excellent harbors Many important trading centers are located on gulfs Gulfs may be formed by movements in Earth's crust The planet's tectonic plates may rift, or break apart, creating a gulf
- Gulf | Definition, Characteristics, Facts | Britannica
gulf, 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
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- GULF Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of GULF is a part of an ocean or sea extending into the land How to use gulf in a sentence
- GULF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
gulf between There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor in our society bridge the gulf It is hoped that the peace plan will bridge the gulf (= reduce the very large difference) between the government and the rebels distinction There's a clear distinction between the two countries' cultures
- Gulf of Mexico naming controversy - Wikipedia
Satellite view of the gulf The name of the Gulf of Mexico became a subject of dispute in the United States starting in 2025 The gulf has been known as the Gulf of Mexico since the 1550s, [1] having derived its name from Mexica, the Nahuatl term for the Aztecs [2] The name soon became internationally recognized and in use by bodies such as the International Hydrographic Organization
- List of gulfs - Wikipedia
A gulf in geography is a large bay that is an arm of an ocean or sea Not all geological features which could be considered a gulf have "Gulf" in the name, for example the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea [1][2] Gulf of Oman, between the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Pakistan and Arabian Sea
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