Notes on Vent Field Description:
Notes Relevant to Biology:
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first):
2000-2001 plume and dredge only
Discovery References (text):
Bach et al., 2002, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst. 3, Discovery of ancient and active hydrothermal systems along the ultra-slow spreading Southwest Indian Ridge 10°-16°E, doi:10.1029/2001GC000279.
Other References (text):
Baker et al., 2004, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst, 5, Q08002, Hydrothermal venting in magma deserts: The ultraslow-spreading Gakkel and Southwest Indian Ridges, doi:10.1029/2004GC000712.