noun
- an underwater mountain that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface
Usage: geological; oceanographic
Examples
- The research vessel discovered a new seamount in the Pacific Ocean.
- Many seamounts are formed by volcanic activity on the ocean floor.
- Fish and coral often thrive around seamounts due to the unique currents.
- The seamount rose nearly 3,000 feet from the ocean bottom.
- Scientists use sonar to map seamounts and study their ecosystems.
- Some seamounts eventually become islands if they grow tall enough.