Aleutian Trench
Aleutian Trench, submarine trench located on the south side of the Aleutian Islands between the Gulf of Alaska and the Komandor Islands in the North Pacific Ocean. The Aleutian Trench reaches a maximum depth of 26,604 feet (8,109 metres) at about 51° N, 178° W. The average slopes of its northern side range between 3° and 4°, while those of its even shallower southern side are 1° or 2°.
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Article Title:
Aleutian Trench
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
20 November 2017
Access Date:
February 22, 2025