Nishi-Shichito Ridge

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Latitude:

31.3667

Longitude:

138.7500

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Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

1600

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

600

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Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NFS, Mn crusts

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Mn crusts on top of volcanic seamount; this remnant arc is parallel to Shichito-Iwojima Ridge with active systems

Notes Relevant to Biology:

NotProvided

Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first):

NotProvided

Discovery References (text):

[Usui et al., Mar. Geol., 73, 311-322, 1986

Usui, A and Glasby, P (1998) Submarine hydrothermal manganese deposits in the Izu–Bonin – Mariana arc: An overview. Island Arc 7: 422-431.]

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