Hydrothermal Vent Field Aurora (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Hydrothermal Vent Field Aurora

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By studying hydrothermal vent fields such as Aurora, scientists hope to also learn more about Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Black smoker vents such as this one at Aurora discharge fluids up to 370°C.

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Chris German/NUI, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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