background vent image
Vents Program NOAA
.
Researching the effects of underwater hydrothermal venting systems
Vents Homescroll down for Research Fieldsscroll down for Geographic Sitesscroll down for Special Interestsbackground image of menu bar
  Northern Gorda Ridge  
 

3D image of Gorda RidgeThe Gorda Ridge has been an active spreading ridge with three SOSUS-detected seismic events:

The T-phase swarm in February/March 1996 lead to the emission of Event Plumes and the eruption of a new lava flow onto the seafloor.

For more information on the northern Gorda Ridge, see the VENTS Gorda Geology Page or the above event sites.

updated 4/12/2001

 
     
Vents Home
Contacts/Credits
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
DOC / NOAA / OAR / PMEL / Vents Program
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Building 3
Seattle, WA 98115-6349
black bar image
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2115 SE Oregon State University Dr.
Newport, OR 97365
email feedback