Seafloor hot springs a significant source of iron in the oceans
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 02:01
in Earth & Climate
At the bottom of the sea, volcanic and magmatic forces create hot springs that spew super-heated water into the deep sea. The hot, acidic water scours metals from Earth's crust, and the warm chemical-rich water from these remote geysers supports exotic deep-sea ecosystems.