MAR, 7 57'S

Name Alias(es):

8 S, MAR

MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy:

MAR

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-7.9500

Longitude:

-13.4420

Location on map:

Ocean:

S. Atlantic

Region:

S MAR

National Jurisdiction:

United Kingdom : Ascension

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

2600

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

33.0

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Notes Relevant to Biology:

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

2001 plume only

Discovery References (text):

(plume only) German et al. (2002) Hydrothermal Activity on the Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. AGU Fall Meeting abstract #V61B-1361

(plume only) Devey et al, (2005) Hydrothermal and Volcanic Activity Found on the Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Eos Trans AGU, 86(22): 209&212.

Other References (text):

Koschinsky, A. et al (2006) Discovery of new hydrothermal vents on the southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (4 S - 10 S) during cruise M68/1. InterRidge News 15: 9-15.

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