Underwater volcanoes are called submarine volcanoes. They form in a similar way as their continental counterparts, that is close to plate boundaries.
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Underwater volcanoes and mountains can form at both convergent and divergent boundaries.
Underwater volcanoes introduce substances into the water that bacteria can feed on. These bacteria are the source of nutrition for miniature ecosystems that emerge around such volcanoes.
Large volcanoes that rise from the sea floor are called seamounts or underwater volcanoes. These formations are created by volcanic activity beneath the ocean's surface and can vary in size and shape.
Volcanoes that do not rise above sea level are called submarine volcanoes. These form underwater and can create new landmasses when their eruptions build up enough lava to break the surface and form islands. Submarine volcanoes can also contribute to the formation of underwater mountain ranges.
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