Tonga Arc, Volcano 8

Name Alias(es):

MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy:

Tonga

Vent Sites:

Pelorus Reef

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-22.8433

Longitude:

-176.4317

Location on map:

Ocean:

S. Pacific

Region:

Tonga Arc

National Jurisdiction:

Tonga

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

240

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

arc volcano

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Volcano 8 is east of the shallow ground forming the "Pelorus Reef"

Notes Relevant to Biology:

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

2003 plume and dredge only

Discovery References (text):

(plume only) G. Massoth et al. G3 8, Q11008, doi:10.1029/2007GC001675, 2007, Multiple hydrothermal sources along the south Tonga arc and Valu Fa Ridge

(plume and dredge only) cruise SS02/2003 summary (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2003/0203s.htm).

Other References (text):

Arculus "Arc-backarc systems of northern Kermadec-Tonga" (http://www.crownminerals.govt.nz/cms/pdf-library/minerals/conferences-1/045_papers_44.pdf)

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