Which plates are responsible for challenger deep in pacific ocean?
Answers
Philippine plates are responsible for Challenger deep in Pacific Ocean.
Normally, the Philippine Sea Plate or Philippine Plate is a tectonic plate comprising oceanic lithosphere which is also lies beneath the Philippine Sea, to the east of the Philippines.
On the other hand, Philippine Plate is squeezed in between the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate
Answer:
Challenger deep is formed because of convergent forces.
Explanation:
Challenger deep or Mariana trench is formed between the movement of Pacific plate and Mariana plate. Both plates are moved in same direction. If two plates are converged massive plate or high density plate is subducted beneath to low denser or small plate. Mariana trench is located in western pacific ocean and it is the deepest point in earth. Based on challenger deep, challenger expedition is performed in 19th century.