Picket Seamount

Picket Seamount
Location
Location North Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 39°38′9.9″N 65°58′52.8″W / 39.636083°N 65.981333°W / 39.636083; -65.981333Coordinates: 39°38′9.9″N 65°58′52.8″W / 39.636083°N 65.981333°W / 39.636083; -65.981333
Geology
Volcanic arc/chain New England Seamount chain

The Picket Seamount is a seamount in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the New England Seamount chain, which was active more than 100 million years ago. It was formed when the North American Plate moved over the New England hotspot.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Geological Origin of the New England Seamount Chain". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. U.S. Department of Commerce. 2005. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
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