https://cdn.earthdata.nasa.gov/conduit/upload/5182/KeywordsCommunityGuide_Baseline_v1_SIGNED_FINAL.pdf 23.7 2026-04-15T10:53:30.610Z https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/KeywordViewer/scheme/projects/2b424588-9bb6-418a-b1c7-06b93be4ba28 VENTS The VENTS Program, established in 1984, conducts research on theoceanic impacts and consequences of submarine volcanoes andhydrothermal venting. The program focuses on understanding thechemical and thermal effects of venting along the northeast PacificOcean seafloor spreading centers, which provides the foundation forprediction of the global-scale impact of seafloor hydrothermal systemson the ocean.VENTS research in recent years has concentrated on,determining patterns and pathways for the regional transport ofhydrothermal emissions, as well as source strengths of the emissions,and their relationships to the geology and tectonics of spreadingcenters, and further developing capabilities for monitoringhydrothermal activity at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales.Research results continue to augment the case for hydrothermal ventingat seafloor spreading centers having global significance in terms ofthe chemical and thermal state of the ocean. Researchers continue todocument quantitatively these effects as they occur in the ocean overa very wide range of temporal and spatial scales.For additional information on the programs and plans for VENTS see:'http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/accomp/fy98/vents.shtml'VENTS program homepage: 'http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/home.html'Contact informationNOAA/PMEL Vents Program2115 SE OSU DriveNewport, OR 97365Phone: (541)867-0275FAX: (541)867-3907Revision_Date:2000-01-04