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What is Cape Johnson Guyot?
Cape Johnson Guyot is a seamount in the Pacific Ocean. A guyot is an underwater volcanic mountain with a broad, relatively flat summit.
Why is Cape Johnson Guyot named Cape Johnson?
It was named after the USS Cape Johnson. The ship name provides the link between the oceanographic feature and its geographic name.
What is notable about the summit of Cape Johnson Guyot?
It has an extensive summit plateau. That broad, flat top is a defining feature of the guyot.
What deposits were found on Cape Johnson Guyot?
Phosphorite deposits were found there in the 1950s. These deposits are one of the notable geological details associated with the seamount.
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