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EPR, 22 30'S

MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy: 
Activity: 
Latitude: 
-22.5000
Longitude: 
-114.3670
Location on map: 
Ocean: 
Region: 
National Jurisdiction: 
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
2600
Tectonic setting: 
Full Spreading Rate (mm/a): 
123.3
Volcano Number (if applicable): 
Host Rock: 
MORB
Deposit Type: 
PMS
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
GEOMETEP cruises with TV grab included SO 40 in 1985/1986 and SO 62 in 1989; Krasnov et al. (1997) does not show hydrothermal deposits here
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
1985/86 or 1989 TV grab (need to check references to confirm activity)
Discovery References (text): 
Dill et al. (1992) Hydrothermal alteration and mineralisation of basalts from the spreading zone of the East Pacific Rise (7 S-23 S). Geologische Rundschau/ International Journal of Earth Sciences, 81: 717-728.
Other References (text): 
Krasnov et al., (1997) Morphotectonics, Volcanism and Hydrothermal Activity on the East Pacific Rise between 21º12'S and 22º40'S. Marine Geophysical Researches 19: 287–317.