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Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-11862

Active smoker chimneys precipitating iron, copper and zinc sulfides from 230°C fluid are found at the Black Forest hydrothermal area within the submarine caldera of East Diamante volcano. They are 9 m tall from the base to the top. The submarine volcano contains an elongated NE-SW-trending caldera with a pronounced rim on the NE side. A complex of lava domes constructed in the center of the caldera is the site of several hydrothermal areas. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

Active smoker chimneys precipitating iron, copper and zinc sulfides from 230°C fluid are found at the Black Forest hydrothermal area within the submarine caldera of East Diamante volcano. They are 9 m tall from the base to the top. The submarine volcano contains an elongated NE-SW-trending caldera with a pronounced rim on the NE side. A complex of lava domes constructed in the center of the caldera is the site of several hydrothermal areas.

Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

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Keywords: sulfur | black smoker | mineral deposit | geothermal | hydrothermal | emissions


East Diamante