Global gravity, bathymetry, and the distribution of submarine volcanism through space and time

The seafloor is characterized by numerous seamounts and oceanic islands which are mainly volcanic in origin. Relatively few of these features (<∼0.1%), however, have been dated, and so little is known about their tectonic setting. One parameter that is sensitive to whether a seamount formed o...

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Main Authors: Watts, A, Sandwell, D, Smith, W, Wessel, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006