Bathymetric Map Showing Earthquake Epicenters (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

Bathymetric Map Showing Earthquake Epicenters

Caption

Dots represent earthquakes. Dense cluster to the bottom is the presumed downflow pipe. Nearer top are biovents, where hot water flows out.

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Courtesy Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

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