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It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
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∙ 15y agoThe Marianas Trench is the deepest and I believe it is also the longest at 1580 miles.
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge stretches for 10,000 miles (16,000km) And between its ridges lies a huge trench.
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∙ 15y agoThe deep undersea canyons occur where and are formed by two of earth's tectonic plates being pushed together and destroyed.
The diagram in the link below illustrates.
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∙ 14y agoThe tectonic plates, cause anything such as tsunami's, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
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∙ 11y agoearthquakes, volcanic eruption, landslide and meteorites
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∙ 15y agoan under water canyon is called a trench
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∙ 12y agoBy the movement of tectonic plates.
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∙ 15y agosubduction.
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What does the presence of fossil coral sponges shellfish and trilobites indicate about the past climate of the Grand Canyon area?
That it was once underwater.
What is an example of a canyon?
The Grand Canyon is an example of a canyon. -Devyn F. HeY Roquie!!!
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
Where is Starvation Canyon in the US?
Starvation Canyon (Searles Canyon), Thomas Range,, Utah US
Describe the palo duro canyon?
Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States. It is only surpassed by the Grand Canyon. Unlike the Grand Canyon, you can drive to the bottom of Palo Duro Canyon. The canyon itself is 120 miles long and up to 20 miles wide. The canyon reaches a depth of 800 feet. There are numerous geological formations in the canyon, the most famous of which is the hoodoo called "The Lighthouse". Georgia O'Keeffe painted several pictures of the canyon as well.
What Submarine canyon?
A valley that is underwater.
What Submarine canyon means?
A valley that is underwater.
What is the name of the world's largest underwater canyon?
It is The Marianas trench it is the deepest underwater canyon and i believe the longest at 1580 miles.The mid atlantic ridge stretches 10,000 miles!
What are deep underwater canyon?
They are created in a process known as, subduction.
What is an underwater canyon called?
It could be called a trench, crevice, ocean ridge, or abyss.
What is an underwater valley called?
An ancient under sea valley carved in the ocean floor is known as a canyon, usually given the name of the contributory river on the land. such as the Hudson Canyon, or the Clutha Canyon.
An underwater canyon where oceanic crust bends downward is called a?
It's often called a trench.
What is a underwater canyon called?
It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
What is a steep underwater canyon?
It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
How do you use the word canyon in a sentence?
The river had carved a wide canyon through the relatively softer sedimentary rock. Cell phones rely on a direct line of sight, and may not work in a mountain canyon.
What does the presence of fossil coral sponges shellfish and trilobites indicate about the past climate of the Grand Canyon area?
That it was once underwater.
What is the deepest underwater canyon in the world?
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean which is 10,911 meters deep (35,798 feet or 6.78 miles).
