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NALT Full

Preferred term

seamounts

Type

Topic

Definition

An elevation of the seafloor, which is 1,000 meters or higher. Seamounts may be discrete, arranged in a linear or random grouping, or connected at their bases and aligned along a ridge or rise.
Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

mountains

Related concepts

In other languages

montes submarinos

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/305184

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