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.	Investigating the Distribution and Evolution of Hydrothermal Plumes.

Goals

.	.	To develop methods for locating and mapping distributions of hydrothermal plumes and hydrothermal venting systems.	.
.	.	To monitor the variability and evolution of hydrothermal systems, especially in response to volcanic events.	.
.	.	To investigate realtionships among hydrothermal, magmatic and tectonic processes along the global mid-ocean ridge system.	..

.	Overview

Hydrothermal Plumes:
	What are plumes?
	Why study plumes?
	History of PMEL plume studies
	Global Predictions
	Study Areas
	Methods-CTDs/Moored instruments
Personnel

.	Accomplishments

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.	Future Plans

Continued monitoring of JDFR and readiness for Event Response surveys and experiments
Increase opportunities to explore relationships between hydrothermal activity and spreading center processes through low-cost collaborative effort

DOC / NOAA / OAR / PMEL / Vents Program

7600 Sand Point Way NE
Building 3
Seattle, WA 98115-6349

Hatfield Marine Science Center
2115 SE Oregon State University Dr.
Newport, OR 97365

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