Plume Chemistry |
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Plume studies have been conducted on the Juan de Fuca Ridge each year since the inception of the VENTS program. This includes extensive conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) mapping using both vertical casts and the "tow-yo" technique, light attenuation measurement, water sampling for chemical analysis using SUAVE. Our repeated plume measurements permit the study of the long-term evolution of seafloor venting, as well as the discovery of new vents. See more at the Hydrothermal Plume Studies site.
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