First observations of high-temperature submarine hydrothermal vents and massive anhydrite deposits off the north coast of Iceland

• Published in: Marine geology Vol. 177; no. 3-4; pp. 199 - 220
• Main Authors: Hannington, M., Herzig, P., Stoffers, P., Scholten, J., Botz, R., Garbe-Schönberg, D., Jonasson, I.R., Roest, W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 15.07.2001
• Subjects: Marine; ANE, Iceland, Sudur Thingeyjarsysla, Grimsey I; ANE, Iceland, Grimsey I; ANE, Iceland Sea, Tjornes Fracture Zone

High-temperature (250 degree C) hydrothermal vents and massive anhydrite deposits have been found in a shallow water, sediment-filled graben near 66 degree 36'N in the Tjornes Fracture Zone north of Iceland. The site is located about 30 km offshore, near the small island of Grimsey. The main ve...