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202114 minGdoc-short

Mariana Trench

202114 minGdoc-short

The Mariana Trench, a crescent-shaped fracture in the Pacific Ocean, reaches depths of 11,033 metres and hosts unique deep-sea creatures and geological formations.

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Channel: Natural World Facts

Mariana Trench

2021• 14 minG

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The Mariana Trench, a crescent-shaped fracture in the Pacific Ocean, reaches depths of 11,033 metres and hosts unique deep-sea creatures and geological formations.

Synopsis

The Mariana Trench, a crescent-shaped fracture in the Pacific Ocean, stretches 2,550 km long and 69 km wide, reaching depths of 11,033 metres at the Challenger Deep. Formed by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Mariana Plate, this trench is part of a global network of deep oceanic features. The film explores significant missions, including the HMS Challenger, the Bathyscaphe Trieste in 1960, and the Deepsea Challenge in 2012, highlighting unique discoveries such as the Hadal amphipod and the Mariana snailfish.

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