Seamount

Connected Sites: 4

Definition
A seamount is a mountain rising from the ocean seafloor that does not reach to the water's surface (sea level), and thus is not an island. These are typically formed from extinct volcanoes, that rise abruptly.

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Connected Sites

  • Phoenix Islands
    Phoenix Islands
    Kiribati
    Inscribed: 2010
    1.74
    3
    0
  • Lord Howe Island
    Lord Howe Island
    Australia
    Inscribed: 1982
    3.53
    16
    5

    "The boundary of the property includes all areas that are essential for maintaining the ecosystems and beauty of the property. It includes all of the above water remains of the ancient shield volcano and surrounding reefs and a substantial proportion of the Lord Howe Island and Balls Pyramid seamounts." (Integrity Statement at UNESCO website Lord Howe page)


  • Surtsey
    Surtsey
    Iceland
    Inscribed: 2008
    2.72
    43
    9
    Former seamount
  • Papahanaumokuakea
    Papahanaumokuakea
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 2010
    3.11
    8
    1