Active “smoker” chimneys precipitating iron, copper and zinc sulfides from 230ºC fluid.


Active “smoker” chimneys precipitating iron, copper and zinc sulfides from 230ºC fluid. They are 9 m tall from the base to the top of the chimneys. Dark beehive-type chimneys, here about 30 cm tall, commonly sit on top of these structures. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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