Scientists have discovered more than 19,000 undersea volcanoes using new seamount maps. These unexplored volcanoes could host diverse life forms and mineral resources. They could also help us understand plate tectonics, ocean mixing, and climate change.

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https://www.science.org/content/article/it-s-just-mind-boggling-more-19-000-undersea-volcanoes-discovered