EPR, 2 S

Name Alias(es):

MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy:

EPR

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, confirmed

Maximum Temperature:

Max Temperature Category:

High

Latitude:

-2.2200

Longitude:

-102.6550

Location on map:

Ocean:

S. Pacific

Region:

S EPR

National Jurisdiction:

high seas

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

2900

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

129.2

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

MORB

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

InterRidge China National Update 2008: "Several new high-temperature hydrothermal vent fields were discovered along the SEPR ridge axis and on an off-axis seamount located between 1.4ºS to 2.2°S"; 4 sites: 102.655ºW/2.22ºS, 102.646ºW/2.152ºS, 102.619ºW/2.078ºS and 102.62ºW/2.02ºS

Notes Relevant to Biology:

NotProvided

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

2008 towed video and AUV ABE

Discovery References (text):

Tao, C. et al. (2008) First Active Hydrothermal Vent Fields Discovered at the Equatorial Southern East Pacific Rise, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #V41B-2081.

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