We all know the highest point on Earth: Mount Everest. But do you know the deepest point on Earth? And the bigger question is, "Can you survive there?"
Welcome to the Mariana Trench. It is the deepest part of the ocean and the deepest location on Earth, reaching a depth of 11,034 meters (36,201 feet).
What is the deepest point on Earth?
The trench is situated in the western North Pacific Ocean. According to information, it is located to the east as well as the south of the Mariana Islands.
Where is it located?
The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of 11,034 meters (36,201 feet). It is said that if you were to place Mount Everest at the bottom of the trench, the peak would still be 2,133 meters below sea level.
How deep is the Mariana Trench?
Due to its extreme depth, the trench is shrouded in darkness. The temperature is just a few degrees above freezing.
Can you survive there?
Additionally, the water pressure at the bottom of the trench is a crushing eight tons per square inch.