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S-OH2

Name Alias(es): 
NTO9
MGDS_FeatureID lowest in hierarchy: 
Vent Sites: 
Activity: 
Maximum Temperature: 
Latitude: 
34.0670
Longitude: 
-37.4830
Location on map: 
Ocean: 
Region: 
National Jurisdiction: 
Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
3250
Minimum Depth (mbsl): 
Tectonic setting: 
Full Spreading Rate (mm/a): 
21.4
Volcano Number (if applicable): 
Host Rock: 
NotProvided
Deposit Type: 
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
site on ISA map of polymetallic sulfides; non-transform offset (NTO); hydrothermal activity not discovered here as of Gracia et al. (2000)
Notes Relevant to Biology: 
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
2000 or earlier plume only
Discovery References (text): 
NEED CITATION.
Other References (text): 
Gracia et al., Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 177, 89-103, 2000, Non-transform offsets along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge south of the Azores (38°N–34°N): ultramafic exposures and hosting of hydrothermal vents, doi:10.1016/S0012-821X(00)00034-0.