Challenger Deep
deepest known point in the Earth's seabed hydrosphere
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Summary
Challenger Deep is a deep[1]. It ranks in the top 10% of deep entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,293 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in or next to body of water: North Pacific Ocean[3]
- Instance of: graben[4]
- Named after: HMS Challenger[5]
- Part of: Mariana Trench[6]
- Commons category: Challenger Deep[7]
- Elevation above sea level: -10,994 m[8], -10,984 m[9], -10,920 m[10]
Why It Matters
Challenger Deep has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]