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GEISEIR site 16, segment L3
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Vent Sites:
Activity:
Latitude:
-41.5883
Longitude:
87.2615
Location on map:
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Region:
National Jurisdiction:
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):
2500
Tectonic setting:
Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):
68.2
Host Rock:
NotProvided
Deposit Type:
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description:
depth approximate using position in GeoMapApp; Baker et al. (2014): "ORP data are only available from the 2010 cruise to segments K and L, where distinct anomalies were detected at 10 separate locations (Figure 6). Segment L hosted most of the ORP anomalies, and would thus be a first choice for seafloor exploration along this part of the SEIR. Of nine ORP profiles along L3, seven had clear plume anomalies. Given a spacing of 7-10 km between each profile, each must have sampled a separate vent field or fields."
Notes Relevant to Biology:
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first):
2010 plume only
Discovery References (text):
Baker, E.T., Hemond, C., Briais, A., Maia, M., Scheirer, D.S., Walker, S.L., Wang, T., Chen, Y.J., 2014. Correlated patterns in hydrothermal plume distribution and apparent magmatic budget along 2500 km of the Southeast Indian Ridge. Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst., 15, doi: 10.1002/2014GC005344.
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