Marine Hazard
Given its shallow depth, Bowie Seamount is a potential marine hazard because of the strong storms that strike the British Columbia Coast during winter. Waves have been recorded with heights of more than 20 m (70 ft), enough to expose the summit and cause devastation to any vessel transitting the area. For this reason, Bowie Seamount is recognized as a hazard to navigation and is avoided by shipping vessels.
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