Seamounts can be found in every ocean basin in the world, distributed extremely widely both in space and in age. A seamount is … See more

Ecological role of seamounts
Seamounts are exceptionally important to their biome ecologically, but their role in their environment is poorly understood. Because they project … See more

The study of seamounts has been hindered for a long time by the lack of technology. Although seamounts have been sampled as far back as the 19th century, their depth and position meant that the technology to explore and sample seamounts in … See more

Some seamounts have not been mapped and thus pose a navigational danger. For instance, Muirfield Seamount is named after the ship that hit it in 1973. More recently, the submarine See more

Geochemistry and evolution
Most seamounts are built by one of two volcanic processes, although some, such as the Christmas Island Seamount Province near … See more

Seamounts are a possible future source of economically important metals. Even though the ocean makes up 70% of Earth's surface area, … See more

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