Seafloor massive sulfide deposits
ID: seafloor-massive-sulfide-deposits
Seafloor massive sulfide (SMS) deposits are economically significant mineral resources found on the ocean floor, typically at hydrothermal vent areas where hot, mineral-rich fluids are expelled from the Earth's crust. These deposits are primarily composed of sulfide minerals, including copper, lead, zinc, and precious metals like gold and silver.
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