Magellan Seamounts

Magellan Seamounts
1100km
684miles
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Govorov Guyot
Pacific Ocean
Location
LocationPacific Ocean
Geology
TypeSeamount chain
Age of rock

The Magellan Seamounts (also known as Magellan Seamount Group and previously called Magellan Rise ) stretch from the Mariana Trench to Ita Mai Tai Guyot. Geological studies have demonstrated unique features with implications on understanding of ocean island basalt volcanism. Contracts exist with the International Seabed Authority to exploit the areas potential mineral wealth.

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