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What is Resolution Guyot?
Resolution Guyot is a large flat-topped seamount in the western Pacific Ocean. It is named after the JOIDES Resolution research vessel.
Why is Resolution Guyot flat on top?
A flat-topped seamount, or guyot, usually formed as a volcanic island or seamount whose summit was eroded near sea level before the seafloor subsided. Its present top is now deep below the ocean surface.
What is unusual about the rocks on Resolution Guyot?
The seamount is noted for thick ferromanganese crusts. These metal-rich crusts form slowly on exposed underwater rock surfaces.
What does the name JOIDES Resolution refer to?
JOIDES Resolution is an oceanographic drilling vessel used by the International Ocean Discovery Program and earlier scientific drilling programs. Resolution Guyot was named in recognition of that research ship.
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