Mariana Islands - Wikipedia
The Mariana Islands (/ ˌmæriˈɑːnə / MARR-ee-AH-nə; Chamorro: Manislan Mariånas), also simply the Marianas, are a crescent-shaped archipelago comprising the summits of fifteen …
Mariana Islands | Pacific Islands, US Territory | Britannica
Mariana Islands, island arc, a series of volcanic and uplifted coral formations in the western Pacific Ocean, about 1,500 miles (2,400 km) east of the Philippines.
The Mariana Trench Is 36,000 Feet Deep, and an Ocean Mystery …
Nov 29, 2023 · The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean. The weight of the ocean above it creates pressure around 15,750 …
Mariana Trench National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife …
The Mariana Trench was created geologically as the Pacific Plate plunged beneath the Philippine Sea Plate and into the Earth’s mantle and contains some of the deepest known points in the …
A decade after Mariana dam collapse, COP30 tests Brazil's …
Nov 5, 2025 · Ten years after Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, the Indigenous Krenak people are still mourning what they call “the death of the river.”
Mariana Islands: Where They Are, When to go And What to See
The Mariana Islands are divided into four main islands: Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam. Each island has its unique charm and attractions, so it’s essential to choose the one that best fits …
High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse - Sky News
2 days ago · High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse - the country's worst environmental disaster The 2015 Fundao Dam collapse - also known as the Mariana dam …
Mariana Trench and Challenger Deep: 6 facts about the oceanic chasm - CNN
Jun 23, 2023 · The Mariana Trench, home to the Challenger Deep, is an alluring yet dangerous place to visit. Here’s what to know about the deepest point on Earth.
Mariana Trench - Wikipedia
The Pacific plate is subducted beneath the Mariana plate, creating the Mariana trench, and (further on) the arc of the Mariana Islands, as water trapped in the plate is released and …
Mariana Trench | Depth, Location, Facts, Maps, & Pictures
Sep 26, 2025 · The Mariana Trench is a prime example of a subduction zone, where the Pacific Plate is being subducted beneath the smaller Mariana Plate. As the Pacific Plate is denser and …