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Who gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
- Ferdinand Magellan:In search of fame and fortune, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands. In the course of his journey, Magellan encountered rough waters that almost destroyed his vessels. After navigating through a strait (known today as Strait of Magellan), his vessel entered into a calmer patch of unfamiliar ocean in 1520. Magellan named the ocean El Mar Pacifico, which means "the peaceful sea" in Portuguese. Despite the name, the Pacific Ocean is characterized by violent activities, including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
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