Hydrothermal+Vents

Title: Hydrothermal vents

Explanation of Topic (Definition, Key Points, Details) A Hydrothermal vent is a geyser on the seafloor. It continuously spews super-hot, mineral-rich water that helps support a diverse community of organisms.The first hydrothermal vent was discovered in 1977.They still exist in the Pacfic and Atlantic oceans, most are found at the average depth of 2,100 meters(7,000ft) in areas of seafloor spreading along the mid-ocean ridge system the undewater mountain chain that snakes its way around the globe. There are many other reasons why scientist want to learn more about hydrothermal vents these underwater gyseres are belived to play an important role in the oceans temperature, chemistry,and circulation patterns.

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Interesting Facts or Discoveries: discovered in 1977

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