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Why is it hard to explore the Mariana Trench ?

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The deepest part of the trench, Challenger Deep, lies seven miles below the ocean surface. ... When one tectonic plate dives under another, trenches are formed. The sheer depth of Mariana trench makes it hard to explore. Sunlight does not reach that far down, shrouding it in permanent darkness.nation:

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