CIR, 8-17 S, Segment 6, 14.75 S — Active Hydrothermal Vent

CIR, 8-17 S, Segment 6, 14.75 S is an active hydrothermal vent at 3,400m depth. Threatened by 1 nearby mining concession(s). InterRidge Database v3.4.

Physical Data

Status	Active
Depth	3,400 m
Latitude	-14.75000°
Longitude	66.50000°

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)