Broken Spur — active, confirmed Hydrothermal Vent

Broken Spur is a hydrothermal vent field recorded by InterRidge as “active, confirmed” at 3,100m depth. 1 mining concession(s) within 50 km. InterRidge Database

Physical Data

Statusactive, confirmed
Depth3,100 m
Latitude29.17000°
Longitude-43.17170°

Nearby Mining Concessions

Mining near active hydrothermal vents threatens unique ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth.

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Data: InterRidge Database v3.4 (PANGAEA)