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Monnin, C.; Chavagnac, V.; Boulart, C.; Menez, B.; Gerard, M.; Gerard, E.; Pisapia, C.; Quemeneur, M.; Erauso, G.; Postec, A.; Guentas-dombrowski, L.; Payri, C.; Pelletier, B.. |
The terrestrial hyperalkaline springs of Prony Bay (southern lagoon, New Caledonia) have been known since the nineteenth century, but a recent high-resolution bathymetric survey of the seafloor has revealed the existence of numerous submarine structures similar to the well-known Aiguille de Prony, which are also the location of high-pH fluid discharge into the lagoon. During the HYDROPRONY cruise (28 October to 13 November 2011), samples of waters, gases and concretions were collected by scuba divers at underwater vents. Four of these sampling sites are located in Prony Bay at depths up to 50 m. One (Bain des Japonais spring) is also in Prony Bay but uncovered at low tide and another (Rivière des Kaoris spring) is on land slightly above the seawater level... |
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Ano: 2014 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00240/35142/33656.pdf |
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