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seamount
(English) An elevation rising 1,000 meters or more from the sea floor with limited extent across the summit. (See also: Knoll, sea floor)
mont sous-marin
(French) Élévation montant à 1,000 mètres ou plus du fond de mer avec un sommet d'étendue limité. (See also: Knoll, sea floor)
monte marinho
(Portuguese) Elevação (monte) submarina com mais de 1.000 m de altura e área superior limitada. (See also: Knoll, sea floor)

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