Central Indian Ridge Expedition 4: Mar 27-May 1, 2001
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One of the many picturesque chimneys of the Edmond hydrothermal field. Its finger-like spires form from minerals deposited when hydrothermal fluid mixes with seawater. The depth of this vent is 3280 meters.
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