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The researchers used satellites from the European Space Agency and NASA to analyze and create a more accurate map of the ocean floor as well as earthquake activity.

“Most seamounts were once active volcanoes, and so are usually found near tectonically active plate boundaries, mid-ocean ridges and subducting zones," the National Science Foundation news release said regarding the research.

Read more about the discovery at the Weather Channel.

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