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Discovering Kunlun: Pacific's Giant Hydrothermal Field Unveiled
8/31/2025
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- Researchers found the Kunlun hydrothermal field in the Pacific Ocean, spanning 11.1 square kilometers, larger than the Atlantic's Lost City.
- This unique environment fosters diverse deep-sea life and offers insights into Earth's life origins.
- Kunlun formed from seawater interacting with the Earth's mantle, generating hydrogen-rich fluids.
- The site may also be a potential source for deep-sea hydrogen energy.
