East Pacific Rise

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:valley
gptkbp:associated_with seafloor spreading
gptkbp:average_spreading_rate approximately 6 to 8 centimeters per year
gptkbp:average_temperature high-temperature hydrothermal fluids
gptkbp:biological_significance unique ecosystems
gptkbp:climate_impact gptkb:ocean
global climate patterns
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:scientists
inspiration for ocean exploration
gptkbp:discovery 1970s
gptkbp:displacement transform faults
gptkbp:environmental_impact carbon cycling
nutrient cycling
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:volcanic_activity
hydrothermal vents
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:Nazca_Plate
gptkb:Cocos_Plate
gptkb:volcano
earthquakes
gptkbp:historical_significance understanding of biodiversity
understanding of oceanic processes
understanding of Earth's geology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label East Pacific Rise
gptkbp:is_a_phenomenon_that black smokers
white smokers
gptkbp:length approximately 10,000 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:natural_resources gptkb:copper
gptkb:silver
gptkb:gold
zinc
sulfide minerals
gptkbp:notable_work deep-sea hydrothermal ecosystems
gptkbp:oceanic_crust new oceanic crust formation
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Islam
gptkb:fish
crustaceans
chemosynthetic bacteria
tube worms
gptkbp:research oceanography
plate tectonics
marine geology
gptkbp:research_expeditions ROV and AUV explorations
gptkbp:scientific_instruments submersibles
seismographs
sonar mapping
CTD sensors
gptkbp:surrounding_oceanic_features gptkb:Juan_de_Fuca_Ridge
Galapagos Rift
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cocos_Ridge
gptkb:The_Serpent_Trench
gptkb:Mid-ocean_Ridge
gptkb:Indian_Ocean_Ridge_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6