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Recent Developments of Exploration and Detection of Shallow-Water Hydrothermal Systems

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  • Zhujun Zhang

    (Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China)

  • Wei Fan

    (Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China)

  • Weicheng Bao

    (Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China)

  • Chen-Tung A Chen

    (Institute of Marine Geology and Chemistry, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan)

  • Shuo Liu

    (Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China
    Ocean Research Center of Zhoushan, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China)

  • Yong Cai

    (Ocean Research Center of Zhoushan, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316000, China)

Abstract

A hydrothermal vent system is one of the most unique marine environments on Earth. The cycling hydrothermal fluid hosts favorable conditions for unique life forms and novel mineralization mechanisms, which have attracted the interests of researchers in fields of biological, chemical and geological studies. Shallow-water hydrothermal vents located in coastal areas are suitable for hydrothermal studies due to their close relationship with human activities. This paper presents a summary of the developments in exploration and detection methods for shallow-water hydrothermal systems. Mapping and measuring approaches of vents, together with newly developed equipment, including sensors, measuring systems and water samplers, are included. These techniques provide scientists with improved accuracy, efficiency or even extended data types while studying shallow-water hydrothermal systems. Further development of these techniques may provide new potential for hydrothermal studies and relevant studies in fields of geology, origins of life and astrobiology.

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  • Zhujun Zhang & Wei Fan & Weicheng Bao & Chen-Tung A Chen & Shuo Liu & Yong Cai, 2020. "Recent Developments of Exploration and Detection of Shallow-Water Hydrothermal Systems," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(21), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:21:p:9109-:d:438830
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