NOAA Ocean Explorer: An anhydrite and sulfide chimney spewing hot vent fluid

An anhydrite and sulfide chimney spewing hot vent fluid

"Thar she blows!" This anhydrite and sulfide chimney, at Majestique vent field, projects hot vent fluid into the frigid deep-sea waters.

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