Jan Mayen Vent Field
Natural CO2 leakage from underlying hydrothermal system
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Centre for Geobiology, UoB
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The Jan Mayen Vent Fields are situated at the southernmost segment of the Mohns Ridge at a water depth of 550 to 700 m.听 The hydrothermal fluids at this site are characterised by high CO2 contents, providing the opportunity to study
- the dispersion of CO2 in the water column
- potential effects of high CO2 on marine ecosystems
-听test CO2 monitoring equipment
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For more information, contact Tamara Baumberger.
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Photo:
Centre for Geobiology, UoB
21.02.2013