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Thomas Washington Guyot is a Pacific Ocean seamount named after the renowned American oceanographer and Scripps Institution director.
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What is Thomas Washington Guyot?
Thomas Washington Guyot is a seamount, or underwater volcanic mountain, in the Pacific Ocean. It is named after Thomas Washington Guyot, an American oceanographer associated with Scripps Institution.
What does the word guyot mean in oceanography?
A guyot is a flat-topped seamount, usually shaped by erosion when its summit was near sea level before subsidence. The flat top distinguishes it from a pointed volcanic cone.
Who was Thomas Washington Guyot named after?
The seamount commemorates Thomas Washington Guyot, an American oceanographer and director associated with the Scripps Institution. The name connects the feature to the history of Pacific oceanographic research.
Where is Thomas Washington Guyot located?
Thomas Washington Guyot is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is an underwater feature rather than an island, so it does not form a land destination above the sea surface.
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