Hydrothermal Circulation - Volcanic and Magma Related Hydrothermal Circulation

Volcanic and Magma Related Hydrothermal Circulation

Hydrothermal circulation is not limited to ocean ridge environments. The source water for hydrothermal explosions, geysers and hot springs is heated groundwater convecting below and lateral to the hot water vent. Hydrothermal circulating convection cells exist any place an anomalous source of heat, such as an intruding magma or volcanic vent, comes into contact with the groundwater system.

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