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Images from "University of Washington to develop specifications for large
ocean observatory off coast of Washington and Oregon
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|  | | University of Washington | | Near volcanically active areas, water that has been near red-hot magma chambers picks up heat and minerals and then bursts forth into the ocean depths where the minerals precipitate out in what looks like black smoke. As the minerals settle, they create spires and mounds. Specialized communities of tubeworms and other life cover this hydrothermal vent. |
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