EPR, 2 S, off-axis

Name Alias(es):

MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy:

EPR

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-2.0840

Longitude:

-102.8270

Location on map:

Ocean:

S. Pacific

Region:

S EPR

National Jurisdiction:

high seas

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

3000

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

129.2

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

depth approximate (from GEBCO); Tao et al. (2008): "water column turbidity anomalies were observed over off-axis volcanoes near 102.827°W/2.084°S and 102.58°W/2.019°S."

Notes Relevant to Biology:

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

2008 plume only

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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