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PREFERRED TERM

SEAMOUNTS  

DEFINITION

  • Isolated steep-sided volcanic peak that rises abruptly at least 1000 m from the sea floor, sometimes piercing the surface to become islands.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/83520258-413c-4842-93c0-58a23dc58638

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