Bathyorographical

/ˌbæθioʊrəˈɡræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the combined study of ocean depths and seafloor terrain features together with the description and mapping of those features.

Etymology

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) + 'orography' (mountain description) + '-al'. A specialized oceanographic term.

Kelly Says

Bathyorographical research combines what we know about mountains on land with underwater mountains—revealing that the mid-ocean ridge system is the longest mountain chain on Earth!

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