Atlantis Massif
| Atlantis Massif | |
|---|---|
The seafloor of the Atlantis Massif, showing white corals and an apparent spotted fish | |
Undersea topography of the Atlantis Massif highlighting the location of the Lost City Hydrothermal Field | |
| Summit depth | 700 metres (2,297 ft) |
| Height | 14,000 feet (4,267 m) |
| Location | |
| Location | North Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 30°08′N 42°08′W / 30.13°N 42.13°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Undersea massif |
| Volcanic arc/chain | Lost City Hydrothermal Field |
| Age of rock | Early Pleistocene ~2-1.5 Ma |
| History | |
| Discovery date | 2000 |
| First visit | 2016 |
The Atlantis Massif is a prominent undersea massif in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a dome-shaped region approximately 10 miles (16 km) across and rising about 14,000 feet (4,267 m) from the sea floor. It is located at approximately 30°8′N latitude 42°8′W longitude; just east of the intersection of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge with the Atlantis Transform Fault. The highest point of the massif is around 700 metres (2,297 ft) beneath the surface.