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Gorda Ridge Hydrothermal System

Massive copper-, zinc-, and gold-rich sulfide deposits occur on numerous spreading segments of the Gorda Ridge (entirely within the U.S. EEZ). This project investigates the distribution, quantity, and composition of these hydrothermal deposits in both sediment-covered and sediment-free environments.

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