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hydrothermal

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hy·dro·ther·mal  (hdr-thûrml)
adj.
1. Of or relating to hot water.
2. Geology
a. Of or relating to hot magmatic emanations rich in water.
b. Of or relating to the rocks, ore deposits, and springs produced by such emanations.
hydro·thermal·ly adv.
hydrothermal  (hdr-thûrml)
Relating to or produced by hot water, especially water heated underground by the Earth's internal heat. Hydrothermal energy is power that is generated using the Earth's hot water.
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Peering through a 30 centimeter (12 inch) porthole, Humphris spied a hydrothermal vent.
Into the abyss: an ocean scientist plunges to the seafloor in search ... by Norlander, Britt / Science World
Researchers cruising the South Pacific between Tonga and Fiji study huge snails that, aided by an abundance of bacteria housed in their gills, feed off plumes of metal-rich compounds at active hydrothermal vents.
Venting concerns: exploring and protecting deep-sea communities by Raloff, Janet / Science News
Unlike typical ocean hot spots, such as hydrothermal vents, the Gorda Escarpment has unique properties which benefit egg development.
Deep-sea nurseries by BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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