JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thousands of previously unknown mountains and hills spotted in best-yet seafloor map.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voosen, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of over 200,000 previously unknown abyssal hills and seamounts in the most detailed global map of the sea floor created using radar data from the SWOT satellite. This new map could aid in studies of plate tectonics, ocean currents, and submarine navigation. The SWOT satellite, launched by NASA and CNES, provides more precise measurements than traditional altimeters and has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the ocean floor and large-scale forces like plate tectonics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:181645385
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