MAR, south of 15 20'N fracture zone — Active Hydrothermal Vent

MAR, south of 15 20'N fracture zone is an active hydrothermal vent at 3,000m depth. Threatened by 1 nearby mining concession(s). InterRidge Database v3.4.

Physical Data

Status	Active
Depth	3,000 m
Latitude	15.08330°
Longitude	-45.00000°

Nearby Mining Concessions

Russian Federation

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

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Data: InterRidge Database v3.4 (PANGAEA)