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    Hydrothermal vents are submarine hot springs that form where seawater meets magma under the ocean floor, causing hot water to spew out but not through volcanic eruptions. They act as natural plumbing systems transporting heat and chemicals from Earth's interior to help regulate ocean chemistry and support unique ecosystems of creatures that thrive in the tough conditions. Studying hydrothermal vents helps scientists understand Earth's processes and could lead to useful discoveries for dealing with extreme environments.

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    Hydrothermal vents are submarine hot springs that form where seawater meets magma under the ocean floor, causing hot water to spew out but not through volcanic eruptions. They act as natural plumbing systems transporting heat and chemicals from Earth's interior to help regulate ocean chemistry and support unique ecosystems of creatures that thrive in the tough conditions. Studying hydrothermal vents helps scientists understand Earth's processes and could lead to useful discoveries for dealing with extreme environments.

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    Hydrothermal Vents

    • Matthew Ajib
    • Ms. Itts
    • 4th period
    • Marine Science Honors
    Description
    • Hydrothermal vents are submarine hot springs, spitting out hot
    water but are not volcanoes.
    • Hydrothermal vents are the result of seawater draining down
    opening through pin of the ocean crust around spreading centers or
    subduction zones.
    • Hydrothermal vents act as natural plumbing systems that transport
    heat and chemicals from the interior of the Earth and that help
    regulate global ocean chemistry.
    Ecosystem
    Formation
    Formation
    Hydrothermal vents form at locations where seawater meets
    magma.
    Importance

    • Hydrothermal vents help us


    learn about Earth's rocks,
    chemicals, and special
    underwater creatures.
    • Learning these unique
    environments, we figure out how
    living things can handle tough
    conditions, and we might even
    find handy things for science and
    industry.
    Citations

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