Hydrothermal Vents (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption Hydrothermal vents, or "black smokers," at the East Pacific Rise study area spew out hot water and a stew of chemicals. Credit Courtesy Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY 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.