Concept information
Preferred term
VENTS
Definition
- The VENTS Program, established in 1984, conducts research on the oceanic impacts and consequences of submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal venting. The program focuses on understanding the chemical and thermal effects of venting along the northeast Pacific Ocean seafloor spreading centers, which provides the foundation for prediction of the global-scale impact of seafloor hydrothermal systems on the ocean. VENTS research in recent years has concentrated on, determining patterns and pathways for the regional transport of hydrothermal emissions, as well as source strengths of the emissions, and their relationships to the geology and tectonics of spreading centers, and further developing capabilities for monitoring hydrothermal activity at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. Research results continue to augment the case for hydrothermal venting at seafloor spreading centers having global significance in terms of the chemical and thermal state of the ocean. Researchers continue to document quantitatively these effects as they occur in the ocean over a very wide range of temporal and spatial scales. For additional information on the programs and plans for VENTS see: "http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/accomp/fy98/vents.shtml" VENTS program homepage: "http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/home.html" Contact information NOAA/PMEL Vents Program 2115 SE OSU Drive Newport, OR 97365 Phone: (541)867-0275 FAX: (541)867-3907 Revision_Date:2000-01-04 (en)
Broader concept
- V - Z (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/2b424588-9bb6-418a-b1c7-06b93be4ba28
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