Abyssal zone
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abyssal-zone-189-3823398
title:
Abyssal zone
text:
The abyssal zone or abyssopelagic zone is a layer of the pelagic zone of the ocean. The word abyss comes from the Greek word ἄβυσσος (ábussos), meaning "bottomless". At depths of 4,000–6,000 m (13,000–20,000 ft), this zone remains in perpetual darkness. It covers 83% of the total area of the ocean and 60% of Earth's surface. The abyssal zone has temperatures around 2–3 °C (36–37 °F) through the large majority of its mass. The water pressure can reach up to 76 MPa. Due to there being no light, th
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description:
Deep layer of the ocean between 4000 and 9000 meters
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abyssal_zone
date created:
2005-03-29T16:54:26Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T04:12:32Z
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