Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bathymetry
Noun
/bæˈθɪmətri/
Definition
The measurement of the depth of water bodies, especially oceans, seas, and lakes.
Examples
- The bathymetry of the Pacific Ocean reveals a diverse range of seafloor topographies.
- Scientists utilized bathymetry to identify underwater volcanoes.
Meaning
Bathymetry refers to the study of underwater depth profiles, essentially mapping the ocean floor and other bodies of water.
Synonyms
- Marine topography
- Seafloor mapping
- Underwater surveying
