= Timor Trough
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The Timor Trough is a significant oceanic trench located in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago, situated between the island of Timor to the north and the Tanimbar Islands to the south. It forms part of the complex geological structures associated with the convergence of the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates. The Timor Trough is characterized by its deep bathymetry, reaching depths of more than 3,800 meters (approximately 12,500 feet) in some areas.
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