Abundant off-axis hydrothermal activity in the 29–30 ridge segment of the Southwest Indian Ridge: evidence from ferromanganese crusts

Abundant off-axis hydrothermal activity in the 29–30 ridge segment of the Southwest Indian Ridge: evidence from ferromanganese crusts

In the ultra-slow spreading mid-ocean ridge, seafloor hydrothermal ventings mostly occur in the off-axis region. The plume of hydrothermal venting provides Fe, Mn and other metal materials for the growth of ferromanganese crust in the surrounding seamounts, showing unique geochemical characteristics...

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Main Authors: Xianhui Yang, Chunhui Tao, Shili Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
Subjects:
Southwest Indian Ridge
ultra-slow spreading
off-axis
hydrothermal activity
ferromanganese crust
tectonic-controlled
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2023.1176458/full

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