Discovering Hydrothermal Vents

Discovering Hydrothermal Vents
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  • The Discovery
    • Early Clues
      • Red Sea "hot brines"
      • Metal-rich sediments
      • Seafloor rocks
      • Ophiolites
      • The "missing heat"
    • Trail of DIscovery
      • 1972 - The Trail Gets Hot
      • 1974 - Project FAMOUS
      • 1976 - Homing In
      • 1977 - Astounding Discoveries
      • 1979 (Spring) - Oases of Exotic Life
      • 1979 (Summer) - The "Smoking" Gun
  • Exploring Vents
    • Vent Chemistry & Geology
    • Vent Biology
    • Vent Plumes
    • Exploration Technology
  • Importance
    • Heat from the Earth
    • Seawater Chemistry
    • A Changed View of Life
    • Mining Metals
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