South Sandwich Trench

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Scotia_Plate
gptkb:South_American_Plate
earthquakes
gptkbp:contains hydrothermal vents
gptkbp:coordinates 56° S 26° W
gptkbp:depth 8,428 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:James_Cook
gptkbp:formed South American Plate and Scotia Plate
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:subduction_zone
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label South Sandwich Trench
gptkbp:influences marine biodiversity
gptkbp:is_a submarine trench
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:South_Georgia_Island
gptkb:South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
gptkbp:is_associated_with subduction-related volcanism
gptkbp:is_characterized_by steep slopes
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Antarctic_Plate
other oceanic trenches
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:HMS_Challenger
marine geology
oceanographic research vessels
gptkbp:is_home_to deep-sea organisms
unique marine species
gptkbp:is_influenced_by tectonic plate movements
gptkbp:is_known_for extreme depths
gptkbp:is_located_at 26° W longitude
56° S latitude
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:is_monitored_by scientific organizations
gptkbp:is_noted_for seismic activity
deep-sea ecosystems
gptkbp:is_part_of Antarctic region
oceanic trench system
global oceanic system
subduction process
gptkbp:is_significant_for plate tectonics
gptkbp:is_studied_for geological research
gptkbp:is_studied_in marine biologists
gptkbp:is_subject_to earthquakes
ocean currents
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by Scotia Sea waters
gptkbp:is_used_for scientific expeditions
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to pollution
natural disasters
gptkbp:length 1,200 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Southern_Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:nearby_landmass gptkb:South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:oceanic_crust_type basaltic crust
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:South_Sandwich_Arc
gptkb:Scotia_Sea
South Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:significance tectonic activity
gptkbp:surrounding_features gptkb:South_Georgia_and_South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Scotia_Sea
gptkb:Scotia_Plate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5