guyot
a seamount of volcanic origin with a top flattened by erosion
rhymes with "KEY-oh" (hard g)
Sightings:
Taking the measure of mountains
The reefs formerly known as volcanoes
Why the tops are flat
Ever see a rattail fish?
(explore for more undersea explorations)
When searching for the Giant Squid -- don't be at a loss for words
(explore for an online expedition)
Waves act, plates move
Make your own topo model
(explore for more lessons from fossils)
Prep for a field trip
What California students need to know
(explore for more tutorials)
Reconstructing Hawaii
Abrupt topography
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