Bentley Subglacial Trench
- Bentley Subglacial Trench
The Bentley Sub-glacial Trench is a vast oceanic trench in Antarctica, 80°S, 115°W. At 2,555 meters (8,327 ft) below sea level, it is the lowest point on the surface of the earth not covered by ocean, although it is covered by ice. Most people do not count it as the lowest point on land, since the ice makes it essentially subterranean. Also, if the ice melted, the area would be under water. The trench's size is similar to that of Mexico.
The trench is named after Charles Bentley, a geophysicist who led many scientific expeditions in Antarctica.
ee also
*Extreme points of Antarctica
*Extreme points of the world
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