What Was the Deepest Successful Submarine Dive Ever Recorded?

Discover the record-breaking submarine dive to the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep, achieving 10,928 meters.

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The deepest successful submarine dive was achieved by the submersible DSV Limiting Factor on June 26, 2020. It descended to a depth of 10,928 meters (35,853 feet) in the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the Mariana Trench. This remarkable dive highlights the advancements in deep-sea exploration technology.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the Mariana Trench? The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean, known for its extreme depths and unique marine life.
  2. How deep is the Challenger Deep? Challenger Deep reaches a depth of approximately 10,928 meters (35,853 feet), making it the deepest known point in the Earth's seabed.
  3. Who operates the DSV Limiting Factor? The DSV Limiting Factor is operated by Triton Submarines, a company specializing in designing and manufacturing submersibles for deep-sea exploration.
  4. What technologies are used in deep-sea exploration? Deep-sea exploration utilizes advanced technologies such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and state-of-the-art submersibles.