Abyssal plain

DEFINITION
  • An extensive, flat, gently sloping or nearly level region at abyssal depths.
  • IHO/IOC (1985), Standardization of undersea feature names: guidelines, proposal form, terminology. International Hydrographic Bureau, Monaco
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