Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1 个月
In a First, Scientists Find Animals Thriving Beneath the Ocean Floor in Hidden Habitats ...
Hydrothermal vents are cracks in the ocean floor that release hot, mineral-rich water into the deep sea. They form when ...
Yellowstone-Style Hot Springs May Have Sparked Life on Earth
A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our ...
BBC7 年
Why are countries laying claim to the deep-sea floor?
Science Photo Library A "black smoker" hydrothermal vent on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, viewed from a deep-sea vehicle Recent research by international consortiums of scientists has begun to ...
BBC16 年
The Sea of Cortez - Hydrothermal vents, Bay of Conception
The Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, is a unique corner of the Pacific Ocean. This remarkable ... can be witnessed first hand. Hydrothermal vents are fissures that expel ...