| MRGID |
http://marineregions.org/mrgid/65626 |
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| English | Harshvardhan Seamount | IHO-IOC GEBCO Gazetteer of Undersea Feature Names |
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Seamount(s) |
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| Latitude |
23° 56' 12.3" S (-23.93676°) |
| Longitude |
69° 1' 39.8" E (69.02772°) |
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24° 1' 20.4" S (-24.0223°) |
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68° 57' 46.2" E (68.9628°) |
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23° 51' 19.1" S (-23.8553°) |
| Max. Long |
69° 5' 12.8" E (69.0869°) |
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IHO-IOC GEBCO Gazetteer of Undersea Feature Names, available online at http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/gazetteer/ |
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| Notes |
Additional information (en): This feature has an oblong shape. Minimum depth (m): 1883. Maximum depth (m): 3889. Total relief (m): 2006. Dimension/size: 16.5 km x 11.5 km. |
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GEBCO: associated meeting, proposer and year of proposal (en): Associated meeting(s): SCUFN-37. Proposer: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, India. History: 2024. |
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GEBCO: discoverer and year of discovery (en): Discoverer: Indian oceanographic research vessel "Sagar Kanya". Year of discovery: 2012. History: The word "Harshvardhan" has its origins in Sanskrit and can be interpreted as "one who brings joy and prosperity" or "a source of happiness and growth." By naming the underwater seamount "Harshvardhan," it sends a message of conservation and stewardship. It highlights the need to protect and preserve marine environments to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of marine species for future generations. |
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Last edited on 2025-09-29 15:33:29 by Lonneville Britt
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