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Hydrothermal Vent Basics

Discover how hydrothermal vents form, what they release, and why these extreme environments are hotspots for ocean chemistry and deep-sea life.

Hydrothermal vents form near volcanoes on the seafloor, spewing 400°C fluids rich in metals and chemicals. Click words and numbers to learn more.

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