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Indian Ocean

[in-dee-uhn oh-shuhn] / ˈɪn di ən ˈoʊ ʃən /


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Researchers linked that disruption to a series of major tropical volcanic eruptions, which appear to have weakened the Pacific Ocean's usual influence over climate conditions in the Indian Ocean.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

The December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean disaster and the March 11, 2011, tsunami in Japan account for much of that devastating toll.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

Above-normal sea temperatures are also expected in other parts of the world including the Indian Ocean, tropical Atlantic and around parts of the Australian coast.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

But attacks have multiplied in 2026, particularly in the Gulf of Aden between Somalia and Yemen, which links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

At dawn one February morning, when they were in the Indian Ocean, the lookout’s cry gave warning, “Sail ho-o-o-o-o-o! On the starboard bow!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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