Chemical and heat exchange at vents on deep ocean floors has a large influence on marine chemistry. The discovery of a spectacular new type of venting system has given the story another twist.
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Von Damm, K. Lost City found. Nature 412, 127–128 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35084297
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