Extensive hydrothermal vent field discovered off Milos reveals tectonic influence

Extensive hydrothermal vent field discovered off Milos reveals tectonic influence

A new study published in Scientific Reports reports the discovery of a remarkably extensive hydrothermal vent field on the shelf of Milos Island, Greece. The vents were identified during the METEOR expedition M192, where the research team used a combination of different methods, including underwater technologies such as autonomous and remotely operated vehicles, to survey the seafloor.

Newly Discovered Hydrothermal Fields Off The Island Of Milos - Astrobiology

The study identifies three major vent areas — Aghia Kiriaki, Paleochori–Thiorychia, and Vani — all located along active fault zones that run across the Milos shelf. These faults belong to a large tectonic depression, the Milos Gulf–Fyriplaka graben, which has lowered the seafloor to depths of up to 230 meters. The close alignment of vents […] The post Newly Discovered Hydrothermal Fields Off The Island Of Milos appeared first on Astrobiology.