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The flattened top of a guyot is primarily caused by erosion and wave action when the seamount is at or near sea level. Over time, as tectonic activity causes the seamount to sink below the ocean surface, the top becomes submerged, resulting in the characteristic flat shape. Additionally, the process of volcanic activity that forms guyots can also contribute to their flat tops, as the peaks are worn down by the ocean's currents and waves.

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