How deep are the world's oceans, lakes and drill holes? This visualization shows you

Dec 1, 2021

A new graphic by xkcd offers 'a unique and entertaining look at everything from Lake Superior’s ice encrusted shoreline down to blackest, inhospitable trench.' Image: UNSPLASH/Sergey Mind

Nick Routley

Creative Director & Writer, Visual Capitalist

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The world's oceans, lakes and drill holes. Image: Visual Capitalist

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Contextualizing the depth of the Mariana Trench. Image: Visual Capitalist

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