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SWIR, D57

Name Alias(es): 
Vent Sites: 
Activity: 
Maximum Temperature: 
Latitude: 
-52.2240
Longitude: 
13.7380
Location on map: 
Ocean: 
Region: 
National Jurisdiction: 
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
3517
Minimum Depth (mbsl): 
Tectonic setting: 
Full Spreading Rate (mm/a): 
13.5
Volcano Number (if applicable): 
Host Rock: 
NotProvided
Deposit Type: 
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
Bach et al. (2002): "Twenty-five out of thirty-eight dredge hauls recovered dominantly ultramafic rocks from between 11.5°E and 14.5°E. "
Notes Relevant to Biology: 
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
2000-2001 plume and dredge only
Discovery References (text): 
Bach et al., 2002, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst. 3, Discovery of ancient and active hydrothermal systems along the ultra-slow spreading Southwest Indian Ridge 10°-16°E, doi:10.1029/2001GC000279.
Other References (text): 
Baker et al., 2004, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst, 5, Q08002, Hydrothermal venting in magma deserts: The ultraslow-spreading Gakkel and Southwest Indian Ridges, doi:10.1029/2004GC000712.