An oceanic or submarine plateau is a large, relatively flat elevation of the seafloor that rises higher than the surrounding relief, with one or more relatively steep sides.
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Caused By: Volcanism, Lead, process Volcanism
Plateaus formed by large igneous provinces were formed by the equivalent of continental flood basalts such as the Deccan Traps in India and the Snake River Plain in the United States.
Associated With: Basalt, Lead, rock Basalt
Plateaus formed by large igneous provinces were formed by the equivalent of continental flood basalts such as the Deccan Traps in India and the Snake River Plain in the United States.
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An oceanic or submarine plateau is a large, relatively flat elevation that is higher than the surrounding relief with one or more relatively steep sides
Caused By: Volcanism, Lead sentence
Oceanic plateaus produced by large igneous provinces are often associated with hotspots, mantle plumes, and volcanic islands, such as Iceland, Hawaii, Cape Verde, and Kerguelen.
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