EPR Vent (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption A vent spews chemical fluids from the East Pacific Rise, about 5,600 miles from newly suspected vents on the Pacific Antarctic Ridge. Credit Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Usage Restrictions Please contact WHOI for permission to use photo. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.