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Term: hydrothermal vent
Definition:

A hydrothermal vent is a fissure in a planet's surface from which geothermally heated water issues. Hydrothermal vents are commonly found near volcanically active places, areas where tectonic plates are moving apart, ocean basins, and hotspots.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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