Hydrothermal Vents (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

Hydrothermal Vents

Caption

Hydrothermal vents, or "black smokers," at the East Pacific Rise study area spew out hot water and a stew of chemicals.

Credit

Courtesy Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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