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Tonga Arc, Volcano D
Name Alias(es):
Target D
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Latitude:
-19.4500
Longitude:
-174.9167
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Maximum or Single Reported Depth (mbsl):
760
Minimum Depth (mbsl):
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Full Spreading Rate (mm/a):
Host Rock:
NotProvided
Deposit Type:
NotProvided
Notes on Vent Field Description:
depth approximate; cruise report SS11/2004 (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2004/Summary_SS11-2004.pdf): "~0.02% centered at 660m in NH-05 in the caldera of Volcano D."; note" this appears to be listed as Volcano E in Arculus "Arc-backarc systems of northern Kermadec-Tonga"
Notes Relevant to Biology:
Year and How Discovered (if active, visual confirmation is listed first):
2004 plume only
Discovery References (text):
cruise report SS11/2004 (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2004/Summary_SS11-2004.pdf).
Other References (text):
Arculus "Arc-backarc systems of northern Kermadec-Tonga" (http://www.crownminerals.govt.nz/cms/pdf-library/minerals/conferences-1/045_papers_44.pdf)
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