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MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy:
Vent Sites:
Mat
Rua
Activity:
Max Temperature Category:
Latitude:
15.6200
Longitude:
145.5700
Location on map:
Ocean:
Region:
National Jurisdiction:
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):
214
Minimum Depth (mbsl):
200
Tectonic setting:
Volcano Number (if applicable):
Host Rock:
NotProvided
Deposit Type:
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description:
southern Mariana Arc; small plume, small diffuse hydrothermal system; Baker et al. (2008): "ROV dives on the summit in 2006 found evidence of low-level emissions of chemicals forming extensive iron oxide crusts and deposits"
Notes Relevant to Biology:
2006 "Submarine Ring of Fire" cruise report: "small, red aggressive crabs"
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first):
2006 ROV Jason II; 2003 plume only
Discovery References (text):
Submarine Ring of Fire cruise report (2006): http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/06fire/logs/summary/media/srof06_cruisereport_final.pdf
Baker et al. (2008) Hydrothermal activity and volcano distribution along the Mariana arc. JGR, 113, B08S09, doi:10.1029/2007JB005423.
Other References (text):
Embley, R et al (2004) Explorations of Mariana Arc volcanoes reveal new hydrothermal systems. EOS, Trans. AGU 85(4): 37, 40.
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