It certainly has that reputation; indeed, the name “Pacific” means “peaceful” and comes from Magellan's impression that it was calmer than the Atlantic. Pacific Ocean - Wikipedia. read more
It certainly has that reputation; indeed, the name “Pacific” means “peaceful” and comes from Magellan’s impression that it was calmer than the Atlantic. Pacific Ocean - Wikipedia. More recent observations would seem to bear that out - The largest recorded wave heights (not counting tsunamis) come from the Atlantic. read more