Trough (geology)

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Satellite image of the Cayman Trough
Rockall Trough northwest of Scotland
and Ireland

In geology, a trough is a linear

tectonic plates
.

There are various oceanic troughs on the ocean floors.

Examples of oceanic troughs

See also

References

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