The base of a hydrothermal vent structure located within an area of diffuse flow. Consistent focused flow of hot hydrothermal fluids can result in the formation of hydrothermal vent structures that are formed as metal rich fluids result in hydrothermal deposits rich in minerals like sulfur, copper, zinc, gold, and iron. Hydrothermal structures can grow to be several meters in height and width.
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Year: 2004
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Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: EPR:9N:Tica
Investigator: Vicki Ferrini
Expedition: AT11-20
Chief Scientist: Marvin Lilley
Species: Riftia pachyptila (Tube worm) Bathymodiolus thermophilus