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Belgica Guyot is a submarine volcano named after the historical Belgian research vessel Belgica, recognized for its flat-topped profile and unique deep-ocean benthic life.
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What is a guyot like Belgica Guyot?
A guyot is an underwater volcanic mountain with a notably flat top, also called a tablemount. Belgica Guyot is one of these deep-ocean features rather than an island or an ordinary seafloor ridge.
Why is Belgica Guyot named after the ship Belgica?
The name honors the Belgian research vessel Belgica, which took part in the first Belgian Antarctic Expedition from 1896 to 1899. The feature name was approved by the international undersea-features authority in 1997.
Where is Belgica Guyot located?
The International Hydrographic Organization lists Belgica Guyot near 65°30' south and 90°30' west in the Southern Ocean. Its recorded minimum depth is around 380 metres.
Why can Belgica Guyot support unusual deep-sea life?
Its volcanic summit and slopes create hard surfaces in an otherwise soft deep-ocean setting, which can give benthic organisms places to attach and feed. Corals, sponges, echinoderms, and other bottom-dwelling animals commonly use this kind of seamount habitat.
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