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Tonga Arc, Volcano 15

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Latitude: 
-23.9000
Longitude: 
-176.7800
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Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl): 
1400
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Host Rock: 
NotProvided
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NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description: 
note: cruise SS02/2003 summary (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2003/0203s.htm) states that no plumes were detected at Volcano 15
Notes Relevant to Biology: 
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first): 
2003 plume only
Discovery References (text): 
(plume only) G. Massoth et al. G3 8, Q11008, doi:10.1029/2007GC001675, 2007, Multiple hydrothermal sources along the south Tonga arc and Valu Fa Ridge.
Other References (text): 
cruise SS02/2003 summary (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2003/0203s.htm).