Seafloor hot springs a significant source of iron in the oceans
Seattle WA (SPX) Jul 09, 2015 - At the bottom of the sea, volcanic and magmatic forces create hot springs that spew super-heated water into the deep sea. The hot, acidic water scours metals from Earth's crust, and the warm chemical-rich water from these remote geysers supports exotic deep-sea ecosystems. It had been widely thought the story stopped there. Metals such as iron and manganese were thought to quickly react an ... more
No comments:
Post a Comment