Gigantic Seamounts Discovered in Pacific Ocean

Four massive underwater mountains, one towering over 2,680 meters, were identified by researchers using gravity anomalies.

Researchers aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor (too) vessel discovered four new seamounts in the Pacific Ocean.
The tallest seamount stands at 2,681 meters, making it over three times the height of the Burj Khalifa.
The discovery was made possible by measuring gravity anomalies, which revealed the seamounts' presence.
Seamounts are often biodiversity hotspots, providing essential habitats for a variety of marine life.
The discovery contributes to the Seabed 2030 project, aiming to map the entirety of the world's seafloor by the end of the decade.