Phenomena and Processes

Hydrothermal Vents

Hot springs on the ocean floor. They are commonly found near volcanically active places such as mid-oceanic ridges.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Hot springs on the ocean floor. They are commonly found near volcanically active places such as mid-oceanic ridges.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Deep Sea Vents
  • Deep Sea Vent
  • Hydrothermal Vent
  • Vent, Deep Sea
  • Vent, Hydrothermal
  • Vents, Deep Sea
  • Vents, Hydrothermal
  • Black Smoker Vents
  • Black Smoker Vent
  • Vent, Black Smoker
  • Vents, Black Smoker

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings analysis, chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, standards, virology.

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History Note

2012

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  1. G01w.311.355w.750w.500w.400w
  2. G16.500.275w.260w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hydrothermal Vents. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060086. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060086
  2. Hydrothermal Vents. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrothermal_vent
  3. Hydrothermal Vents. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q867648