The Mariana Trench is an oceanic trench located in the western Pacific Ocean, about 200 kilometres (124 mi) east of the Mariana Islands; it is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth. It is crescent-shaped and measures about 2,550 km (1,580 mi) in length and 69 km (43 mi) in width.

Dec 12, 2024 · An arcing depression, the Mariana Trench stretches for more than 1,580 miles (2,540 km) with a mean width of 43 miles (69 km). The greatest depths are reached in Challenger Deep, a smaller steep-walled valley on the floor of the main trench southwest of Guam.

The Mariana Trench – pitch black, icy cold, and with crushing pressures. Only two explorers have made the 11km journey down to the Pacific Ocean’s deepest point. But a new wave of explorers is gearing up to repeat this remarkable dive. Here is a look at the top two unlikely competitors and the challenge they face.

May 16, 2022 · The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth and home to the two lowest points on the planet. The crescent-shaped trench is in the Western Pacific, just east of the Mariana...

How deep is the ocean? At 36,070 feet (10,994 meters) below sea level, Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench is the ocean’s deepest known point. Comprehending just how deep this is is a difficult exercise.

Apr 23, 2023 · The Mariana Trench is the deepest known oceanic trench on Earth, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a maximum depth of about 10,925 meters (35,843 feet) at its lowest point, known as the Challenger Deep, making …

Oct 17, 2017 · A Trench of Epic Proportions. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines, the Mariana Trench is a crescent-shaped scar in Earth’s crust that measures more than 1,500 miles (2,550 kilometers) long and 43 miles (69 kilometers) wide on average.

Jun 14, 2016 · At a remarkable depth of 10,994 meters the Mariana Trench is located to the east of Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Up to date only three men have possessed the nerves of steel required to descend to the bottom of the crescent shaped trench.

The Mariana Trench is incredibly deep - about 36,037 feet (10,984 meters) at its deepest point, known as the Challenger Deep. To give you an idea of just how deep that is, imagine stacking more than 12 Mount Everests on top of each other!

Mar 11, 2023 · The Mariana Trench is about 1,580 miles (2,550 kilometers) long and located to the east of the Mariana Islands, which give the trench its name, according to the University of Washington.