near Jade Emperor Mountain, on-axis

Name Alias(es):

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-37.8666

Longitude:

49.2166

Location on map:

Ocean:

Indian

Region:

SWIR

National Jurisdiction:

high seas

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

3000

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

12.1

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Han et al. (2010): plume survey revealed CH4 signal on-axis within 5-km of the inactive off-axis sampling site, R/V Dayangyihao Cruise DY115-21, Leg 7

Notes Relevant to Biology:

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

2010 plume only

Discovery References (text):

Han, X., et al. (2010) Discovery of a Hydrothermal Sulfide Deposit on the Southwest Indian Ridge at 49.2°E. AGU Fall Meeting Abstract #OS21C-1531.

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