SWIR, 63.9 E

Name Alias(es):

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-27.8510

Longitude:

63.9230

Location on map:

Ocean:

Indian

Region:

SWIR

National Jurisdiction:

high seas

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

2759

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

9.6

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Tao et al. (2009): "An active hydrothermal field was found at 63.9°E (63.923°E, 27.851°S, 2,759m) west to Mt. Jourdanne."

Notes Relevant to Biology:

Tao et al. (2009): "Large amount of alive faunas (anemone, crab, mussel and fish) was captured"

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

2009 DY115-20 Leg 7 (need reference to confirm activity)

Discovery References (text):

Tao et al. (2009) New hydrothermal fields found along the SWIR during the Legs 5-7 of the Chinese DY115-20 Expedition. AGU Fall Meeting abstract #OS21A-1150.

Other References (text):

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