CIR, 8-17 S, Segment 5, 12.25 S — Active Hydrothermal Vent

CIR, 8-17 S, Segment 5, 12.25 S is an active hydrothermal vent at 4,000m depth. Threatened by 1 nearby mining concession(s). InterRidge Database v3.4.

Physical Data

Status	Active
Depth	4,000 m
Latitude	-12.25000°
Longitude	65.70000°

Nearby Mining Concessions

Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST)

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

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Data: InterRidge Database v3.4 (PANGAEA)