The Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents - Site Index

Introduction Early Clues Introduction Red Sea “Hot Brines” Metal-Rich Sediments Seafloor Rocks Ophiolites “Missing Heat” The Discovery Trail of Discovery Introduction 1972 - The Trail Gets Hot 1974 - Project FAMOUS 1976 - Homing In 1977 - Astounding Undersea Discoveries Spring 1979 - Oases of Exotic Life Summer 1979 - The “Smoking” Gun Interviews Multimedia Archives Related Articles Video Still Images Maps Back to homepage

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