Three Wise Men (volcanoes)
The Three Wise Men are a row of three seamounts (underwater volcanoes) located in the Pacific Ocean, on the East Pacific Rise. They are part of a large group of seamounts, collectively known as the Rano Rahi. They stand at between 1,000 m (3,281 ft) and 2,000 m (6,562 ft), and are named after the Biblical Magi or the "three wise men". The middle of the three is the tallest and also the flattest at its top. The southern one is similar to its larger neighbor, but slightly shorter. The northern one is the middle of the two, with a large caldera and a circular shape.
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Height | 1,000 m (3,281 ft)-2,000 m (6,562 ft) |
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Location | East Pacific Rise, Pacific Ocean |
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Type | Seamounts (underwater volcanoes) |
References
- Donna O'Meara (2008). "5: Volcanoes and the Sea". Volcano: A Visual Guide (1 ed.). P.O. Box 1338, Elicott Station Buffalo, New York 14205: Firefly Books. pp. 246. ISBN 978-1-55407-353-5.CS1 maint: location (link)
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