Segunda Angostura

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Segunda Angostura is a narrow channel within the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile, known for its constricted waters and challenging navigation conditions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf narrow channel
strait
climateZone subpolar oceanic climate
continent South America
country Chile
geographicalFeature narrowing of the Strait of Magellan
hazard difficult navigation
restricted maneuvering space
strong currents
jurisdiction Chilean maritime authority
knownFor challenging navigation conditions
constricted waters
languageOfName Spanish
locatedIn Strait of Magellan
southern Chile
locatedInBodyOfWater Strait of Magellan
locatedInHemisphere Southern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
locatedOnCoastOf South America
nameMeaning Second Narrows
navigationCharacteristic narrow passage
strong tidal currents
navigationUse passage for vessels transiting the Strait of Magellan
shipping route
partOf Magallanes Region (historically)
surface form: Magallanes Region

interoceanic route between Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean via Strait of Magellan
region Patagonia
relativeLocation west of Primera Angostura in the Strait of Magellan
seaConditions cold waters
frequent strong winds
usedBy commercial vessels
fishing vessels
naval vessels
waterwayType marine channel

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Strait of Magellan hasChannel Segunda Angostura
Primera Angostura isComparedTo Segunda Angostura