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EPR, 3.9 N offset

Name Alias(es): 
3 55'N, EPR
MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy: 
Vent Sites: 
Maximum Temperature: 
Max Temperature Category: 
Latitude: 
3.9170
Longitude: 
-102.2330
Location on map: 
Ocean: 
Region: 
National Jurisdiction: 
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
2875
Minimum Depth (mbsl): 
Tectonic setting: 
Full Spreading Rate (mm/a): 
121.4
Volcano Number (if applicable): 
Host Rock: 
MORB
Deposit Type: 
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
Londale (1989): "active hydrothermal vent field" within 1km of offset at 3.9 N EPR
Notes Relevant to Biology: 
Londale (1989): "dense clusters of sea anemones"
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
1989 or earlier Deep Tow photographs (cruise RIFTS or PAPATUA)
Discovery References (text): 
Lonsdale, The Rise Flank Trails Left by Migrating Offsets of the Equatorial East Pacific Rise Axis, J. Geophys. Res., 94(B1), 713-743, 1989, doi:10.1029/JB094iB01p00713.
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