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Detailed Seamount Information
Chapman Seamount

IndexSMNT-035N-1602W ClassificationSmall A1 Seamount
Location3º 32.19' N
160º 08.51' W		 Elongation
Irregularity		1.33 ± 0.03
1.05 ± 0.05
Plate Age108.8 - 109.7 Ma Oceanic ProvinceAbyssal Plain
RegionLine Islands Alternative Names
PlatePacific Plate Age 
Tectonic SettingHotspot Trail Seamount Top1425 m
Volume1058 km3 Ocean Bottom4025 m
Shelf Edge
  Volcanic Activity 
Description
Chapman Seamount is located at 3¿ 32.2' N, 160¿ 8.5' W and is part of the Line Islands on the Pacific Plate. It is 2600 m high with the top at -1425 m and ocean bottom at -4025 m. The seamount is fairly small with a volume of 1058 km3. It is fairly round with smooth edges and little elongation or irregularity. The azimuth is at approximately 116¿.
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Chapman Seamount -- Predicted satellite bathymetry
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