Abyssal hill

In today's world, Abyssal hill is a topic that sparks great interest and debate. The importance of Abyssal hill has been increasing in recent years, and its influence extends to multiple areas of society. From the scientific to the political, cultural and social spheres, Abyssal hill has become a crucial issue that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Abyssal hill, analyzing its impact and repercussions in different spheres. In addition, we will delve into its evolution throughout history and the future perspectives it offers.

An abyssal hill is a small hill that rises from the floor of an abyssal plain. They are the most abundant geomorphic structures on Earth, covering more than 30% of the ocean floor.[1] Abyssal hills have relatively sharply defined edges and climb to heights of no more than a few hundred meters. They can be from a few hundred meters to kilometers in width. A region of the abyssal plain that is covered in such hill structures is termed an "abyssal-hills province". However, abyssal hills can also appear in small groups or in isolation.[2]

The greatest abundance of abyssal hills occurs on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.[1] These Pacific Ocean hills are typically 50–300 m (160–980 ft) in height, with a width of 2–5 km (1.2–3.1 mi) and a length of 10–20 km (6.2–12.4 mi).[3] They may be created along the flanks of the tectonically active East Pacific Rise as horst-and-graben features, then become stretched out with the passage of time.[1] Abyssal hills may also be areas of thicker oceanic crust that were generated at the mid-ocean ridge during times of increased magma production.

References

  1. ^ a b c Kennish, Michael J. (2001). Practical handbook of marine science. Marine science series (3rd ed.). CRC Press. p. 282. ISBN 0-8493-2391-6.
  2. ^ Heezen, Bruce C.; Laughton, A. S. (1963). "Abyssal Plains". In M. N. Hill (ed.). Earth Beneath Sea History Sea. Sea: Ideas and Observations on Progress in the Study of the Seas. Vol. 3. Harvard University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-674-01730-7.
  3. ^ Dilek, Y. (1998). "Structure and tectonics of intermediate-spread oceanic crust drilled at DSDP/ODP Holes 504B and 896A, Costa Rica Rift". In Adrian Cramp (ed.). Geological evolution of ocean basins: results from the Ocean Drilling Program. Geological Society special publication. Vol. 131. Geological Society. p. 194. ISBN 1-86239-003-7.