Geomorphology of the Cook Islands, tropical South Pacific Ocean

We use the 2021 GEBCO grid to interpret seabed geomorphology within Cook Islands and adjacent areas. A complex geological history dating back 125 Ma is manifested in a range of geoforms. These include abyssal plains, plateaux, volcanic tectonic rises, seamount-knolls chains troughs, as well fault zones. Main Map at 1:3,000,000 scale presented with example cross-sections, 1:10,000,000 inset maps bathymetry, mineral occurrences (the has major polymetallic nodule resource), feature names regional setting. expect these map products be value stakeholders interested exploration resource assessment, marine habitat management, general make-up this small island large ocean country.