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Oceanic plateau

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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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Oceanic plateau (Wikipedia)
  • In Discipline: Geomorphology, Lead paragraph
    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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