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How much farther would Columbus have to sail if he crossed the Atlantic today?
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∙ 10y ago
The spreading rate of the mid-Atlantic ridge in north Atlantic Ocean is ~ 25 mm/yr. And Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. (This is from Wikipedia)
Take the (current year - 1492)*25mm and you have your answer.
For 2014, it would be (2014 - 1492) * 25 = 13050 mm = 1305 cm = 13.05 m
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How much wider is the Atlantic Ocean today than when Christopher Columbus sailed?
1200000 cm wide
Christopher Columbus impact today?
Christopher Columbus impact today can be seen through the various continents. He is the one who is credited with the discovery of the New World.
What family did Christopher Columbus come from?
The explorer Christopher Columbus came from what is today modern Italy. Columbus was born, and came from a Genoan family.
Why is Columbus important today?
he sort of discovered America.
Where did Columbus claim his lands?
Columbus landed on the American continent in Honduras
How much wider is the Atlantic Ocean today than when Christopher Columbus sailed?
1200000 cm wide
How does the Atlantic world affect us today?
The Atlantic is an ocean not a world.
What American holiday is it today?
Today is Columbus Day, but not a national holiday.
Christopher Columbus impact today?
Christopher Columbus impact today can be seen through the various continents. He is the one who is credited with the discovery of the New World.
How old was Christopher Columbus right now?
Today Christopher Columbus is 38864 years old.
Why is Christopher Columbus remembered?
Christopher Columbus is remembered today because of discovering the West Indies.
How many times has Dow crossed 10000?
As of today, 34 times.
What family did Christopher Columbus come from?
The explorer Christopher Columbus came from what is today modern Italy. Columbus was born, and came from a Genoan family.
If Columbus was alive today how old would he be?
318
Why is Columbus important today?
he sort of discovered America.
Why do you remember christopher Columbus today?
we feel like it
What year was the first Columbus day celebration?
Today
