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April 27, 2005

Overview of Porcupine Basin west of Ireland

Overview of Porcupine Basin west of Ireland, enclosed by four shallower areas (Goban Spur, Porcupine Bank, Slyne Ridge and Irish Mainland Shelf) and three main mound provinces (Belgica, Hovland and Magellan).

Credit: IODP


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