deep-sea vent
Underwater volcanic chimney
A deep-sea vent is an opening in the ocean floor where geothermally heated water erupts into the surrounding cold water.
These vents occur along mid-ocean ridges and support unique ecosystems that thrive without sunlight, relying instead on chemical energy from the mineral-rich water.
Also called hydrothermal vent.
- hydrothermalHot water underground
- chimneyVertical smoke passage
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- extreme heatSevere high temperature
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
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deep-sea venthot spring
Naturally heated groundwater basin
freshwater spring · mountain spring · tidal pool · intertidal zone · sea surface
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