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How was Challenger Deep formed?

Updated: 9/4/2021
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The challenger deep was formed when the Philippine plate and the pacific plate had a collision forced the heavier pacific plate down toward the mantle, and the edge of the Philippine plate was dragged down creating a steep walled trench.

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How was the Challenger Deep formed?

The challenger deep was formed when the Philippine plate and the pacific plate had a collision forced the heavier pacific plate down toward the mantle, and the edge of the Philippine plate was dragged down creating a steep walled trench.


The deepest point in the Mariana Trench is called the .?

Challenger deep.


Who explored the challenger deep?

The challenger was able to protect the challenger deep by sleeping in the ground so far down.


What ocean is challenger deep in?

The Challenger Deep is in the north Pacific, southwest of Guam.


Which pace craft explored the Challenger Deep?

Challenger deep is in the ocean, it was never explored by spacecraft.


How deep is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench the deepest point in the oceans?

Challenger Deep is a very deep spot on Mariana's Trench. Mariana's Trench is very long and Challenger Deep is just a tiny part of it, considered the deepest part.


What is the average temperature of the challenger deep?

the average temperature of challenger deep is 25 to 27 degrees Celsius (85 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit).


What is challenger deep?

The Challenger Deep is the deepest known part of the seabed in the world. It is between 35,755 to 35,814 feet deep. It is at the southern end of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean.


Name of a deep depression in the ocean floor?

Challenger Deep.


What is the deepest point in all the oceans?

Challenger deep


What ocean is the challenger deep trench in?

It is in the Mariana Trench!


What trench is Challenger Deep found at?

Marianas Trench