SWIR, 53.2 E

Name Alias(es):

Vent Sites:

Activity:

active, inferred

Maximum Temperature:

Latitude:

-36.1010

Longitude:

53.2550

Location on map:

Ocean:

Indian

Region:

SWIR

National Jurisdiction:

high seas

Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):

2218

Minimum Depth (mbsl):

Tectonic setting:

mid-ocean ridge

Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):

11.5

Volcano Number (if applicable):

Host Rock:

NotProvided

Deposit Type:

NotProvided

Notes on Vent Field Description:

Tao et al. (2009): "Water column anomalies were observed and large amount of sponge, coral and anemone were captured"

Notes Relevant to Biology:

Tao et al. (2009): "... large amount of sponge, coral and anemone were captured"

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

2008 plume and dredge only

Discovery References (text):

Tao et al. (2009) New hydrothermal fields found along the SWIR during the Legs 5-7 of the Chinese DY115-20 Expedition. AGU Fall Meeting abstract #OS21A-1150.

Other References (text):

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