12 745 - Ore Deposition at Submarine Ridge Axes

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Ridge crest hot springs; and description of currently active systems. Geologic and tectonic setting and exploration strategies. Hydrothermal chemistry of sediment-starved and sediment-covered spreading centers and seamounts. Thermodynamic modeling of water-rock interactions using EQ3/6. Description and classification of ore deposits formed on the sea floor. Chemical and physical mechanisms of ore localization. Formation of metalliferous sediments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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