Which consequence results when geothermal vent fluids deposit minerals?

💡 Explanation

Hydration of vent fluids causes precipitation altering the phase of materials from dissolved to deposition of solid phases. This forms chimney-like structures via mineral accretion, therefore creating hydrothermal vents, rather than changing gas depletion or oxidizing silica.

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