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What is the deepest point in Earth's oceans, and in which ocean does it lie?
Answer
Mariana Trench in the West Pacific
The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean contains the deepest point on Earth's ocean floor: the Challenger Deep at approximately 10,994 meters (36,037 feet) below sea level. Located near the island of Guam, the trench is about 2,550 kilometers long and 69 kilometers wide. The extreme pressure at these depths creates an environment hostile to most life, yet unique organisms have adapted to survive here.
💡 Did you know?
The Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep at 10,994 meters is Earth's deepest ocean point; it's deeper than Everest is tall.
Other options people guess
- Tonga Trench in the South Pacific
- Java Trench in the Indian Ocean
- Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic
Topics
- Oceans
- Extreme
- Pacific
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