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May 23, 2023 · Proper noun [ edit] Luzon Strait. A strait between Taiwan and Luzon, connecting the South China Sea with the Philippine Sea.
Article History. Luzon Strait, strait extending for more than 200 miles (320 km) between the islands of Taiwan (north) and Luzon, Philippines (south). It connects the South China Sea (west) with the Philippine Sea (east). The strait is a series of channels, dotted with islands in its southern reaches— i.e., the Batan and Babuyan island groups.
The Luzon Strait lies between Taiwan and Luzon, which is part of the Philippines. The island of Taiwan used to be called "Formosa". This is the name used on the old map shown. The Luzon Strait is an important waterway. It is at least 250 kilometres wide. In most places it is about 320 kilometres wide. There are two groups of islands inside the strait:
Mar 16, 2012 · Except for Luzon Strait, the Mindoro Strait is also deep (but narrow). Other straits are generally shallow. Figure 17b shows top 600 m transports through the five straits from all five numerical experiments. In the all-inclusive run (CTL), the westward Luzon Strait inflow exits the SCS through the Taiwan Strait, Karimata Strait and Mindoro Strait.
Taiwan Strait. / 24.81111°N 119.92833°E / 24.81111; 119.92833. The Taiwan Strait is a 180-kilometer (110 mi; 97 nmi)-wide strait separating the island of Taiwan and Asian continent. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to the East China Sea to the north. The narrowest part is 130 km (81 mi; 70 nmi) wide.
Pages in category "Volcanoes of the Luzon Strait" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
this is an important strait in Asia in relation to communications. would be nice if someone extend the article further by including the recent news that the earthquake near Taiwan disrupted Internet traffic across the whole of East Asia. keyword: submarine communications cable Visik 12:59, 30 December 2006 (UTC) Reply
