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Japan Trench
Definition:
The Japan Trench, also known as the Japan Trench subduction zone, is a deep oceanic trench located in the northwest Pacific Ocean, off the eastern coast of Japan. It is formed by the collision of two tectonic plates.
Examples:
- The Japan Trench is one of the most seismically active areas on Earth.
- The Japan Trench is approximately 2,550 kilometers long and reaches a maximum depth of about 8,500 meters.
- The earthquakes in the Japan Trench are caused by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.
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