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Figure F1. Tectonic and morphologic setting of Atlantis Massif. Bathymetric contours illustrate the deep median valley of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and its intersection with the Atlantis transform fault. The shallow, corrugated dome composing the core of Atlantis Massif has two structural components: the central dome, where IODP footwall drilling was focused, and the Southern Ridge.

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