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| Francheteau, Jean; Needham, H.d.; Choukroune, P.; Juteau, T.; Seguret, M.; Ballard, R.d.; Fox, P.j.; Normark, W.; Carranza, X; Cordoba, D.; Guerrero, J.; Rangin, C.; Bougault, Henri; Cambon, Pierre; Hekinian, Roger. |
| Massive ore-grade zinc, copper and iron sulphide deposits have been found at the axis of the East Pacific Rise.Although their presence on the deep ocean-floor had been predicted there was no supporting observational evidence. The East Pacific Rise deposits represent a modern analogue of Cyprus-type sulphide ores associated with ophiolitic rocks on land.They contain at least 29% zinc metal and 6% metallic copper.Their discovery will provide a new focus for deep-sea exploration, leading to new assessments of the concentration of metals in the upper layers of the oceanic crust. [NOT CONTROLLED OCR] |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Histoire Ifremer. |
| Ano: 1979 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/1979/publication-5278.pdf |
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