Daikakuji Seamount facts for kids
Daikakuji Seamount (大覚寺海山) is a huge underwater mountain. It is actually an extinct volcano hidden deep in the Pacific Ocean. Daikakuji Seamount is part of a very long line of underwater mountains called the Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain.
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What is Daikakuji Seamount?
A seamount is simply a mountain that rises from the ocean floor. But unlike mountains on land, seamounts are completely covered by water. Daikakuji Seamount is a special type of seamount. It has a very flat top.
A Flat-Topped Mountain
Because of its flat top, Daikakuji Seamount is also known as a "guyot". You can think of a guyot as an underwater table. Scientists believe these flat tops were once above the water. Over millions of years, waves flattened them. Then, the seamounts slowly sank deeper into the ocean.
Where is it Located?
Daikakuji Seamount is found in the vast Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain. This chain is a long series of underwater mountains and islands. It stretches for thousands of miles across the ocean floor.
How Did it Get its Name?
This amazing underwater mountain is named after a famous place in Japan. It gets its name from Daikaku-ji. This is a very old and important Buddhist temple. The temple has a long history linked to the Imperial family of Japan.
When Did it Last Erupt?
Daikakuji Seamount is an extinct volcano. This means it will not erupt again. Its last eruption happened a very, very long time ago. Scientists believe it erupted about 42 million years ago. That's even before dinosaurs disappeared!
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