On a possible mechanism of guyots formation
Abstract
The outflow of basic magma through deep faults on oceanic floor results in forming of effusive covers and compensative subsidence of oceanic lithosphere. The latter is accompanied by submergence of extinct volcanoes cones which can be transformed into guyots.
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For citations:
Sergin S.Ya. On a possible mechanism of guyots formation. Geomorfologiya. 1987;(1):104-105.
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