Mineral-laden water emerging from a hydrothermal vent
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2018 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Mineral-laden water emerging from a hydrothermal vent on the Niua underwater volcano in the Lau Basin, southwest Pacific Ocean. As the water cools, minerals precipitate to form tower-like “chimneys.” Image taken during 2016 cruise “Virtual Vents.”
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.