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Oddly-shaped underwater mountain discovered off California coast

Scientists have discovered a 3,300-foot-tall underwater volcano off the coast of Northern California. The mound, which is unusual for its shape and for its location, was found using an autonomous sailboat.

We hear from Aurora Elmore of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for more on this strange butte

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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