Significant levels of iron found in South Atlantic ocean

A team of scientists took samples from a range of depths as they travelled across the South Atlantic from Brazil to Namibia. Analysis of the samples revealed a distinct plume rich in iron and micronutrients above the mid-Atlantic ridge stretching for more than 1000km.

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Keywords: IRON, HYDROTHERMAL VENT, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, NUTRIENTS

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Related Topics: Hydrothermal vents, Atlantic Ocean

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