An abyss is a depression that appears at high altitude.
Abyss is a depression or depth that, due to its characteristics, is majestic and risky. The usual thing is that the abyss is located somewhere high , like a mountain .
For example: "On the excursion, the guide asked us several times not to go near the abyss" , "The bus skirted the abyss before reaching the summit " , "A Norwegian made history by parachuting into the Gruek abyss" » .
The term is also used in a figurative sense, as a very considerable distance or discrepancy between human beings, thoughts, ideologies , etc.: "There is a chasm between the American and Cuban governments," "We will never agree: there is a abyss between us" , "The ideological abyss between their religions did not prevent them from establishing a fruitful relationship, thanks to the openness of both" .
The abyss as something that cannot be overcome
Abyss, on the other hand, is that situation that cannot be understood or overcome ; It can be related to a state of madness or a great failure, from which it is believed that one cannot return. In this figurative sense, this term always has a negative tint, it describes an unfathomable state of mind, it speaks of perdition.
In theology , abyss is a concept that refers to a depth that has no bottom or end . In this sense, "coming out of the abyss" can be understood as synonymous with "resurrecting." The notion of abyss also refers to Hell as a place of punishment and eternal penance.
An abyss usually provokes fear.
The greatest depth in seas
The Challenger Deep is the deepest point ever measured in the seas and is around 10,923 meters. It is located near the Mariana Islands , south of the Mariana Trench .
In their desire to discover and conquer, human beings have shown a fascination with the ocean floor since time immemorial; Given the temperature differences and high water pressure, an expedition of divers would not be possible in this case, even if sufficient oxygen was available. For this reason, since 1872 , a series of underwater voyages began, which aimed to measure the deepest point of the sea .
Challenger Deep Measurement
The first measurement of the Challenger Deep returned 8,184 meters; Starting in 1951 , the results have exceeded 10,900 meters. But the ambition of these people did not end in a simple numerical data; His intention has been and continues to be to study underwater life at that depth. With this objective, four expeditions have been carried out so far; In two of them, the submarines were manned, while for the remaining two, remotely controlled ships were used.
James Cameron , the acclaimed film director, has been the protagonist of the latest decline. Aboard the Deepsea Challenger , he undertook a 2 hour and 36 minute journey to reach the deepest point, where he planned to stay for more than six hours, exploring the ocean floor. However, due to leaks and damage typical of these risky experiences, the time was reduced to two and a half hours.
When it comes to unmanned exploration, the Japanese were pioneers with their Keiko submarine, which in 1995 set a new record for having gone deeper than any other to date. It was the first aquatic robot capable of descending more than 6,000 meters and its peak was 10,907, in the year 98 . Additionally, Keiko collected samples containing marine organisms. Fourteen years after its debut, the Americans sent Nereus , whose advantage was not needing a cable to provide power.
A Tolkien invention
Helm's Deep , finally, is a fictional place that the renowned English writer JRR Tolkien invented for his work "The Lord of the Rings" .
This is a depth located next to Thrihyrne Peak, in the White Mountains .