Science / Marine Biology / Hydrothermal Vents: Sites in the deep ocean floor where hot, sulfur-rich water is released from geothermally heated rock MORE
Science / Geology / Thermal Pollution: Water quality is not defined by chemistry alone. If natural waters are withdrawn for use they should be returned to the environment at approximately the same temperature. An increase or decrease in te MORE
Business / Real Estate / Thermal Mass: Thermal mass is a property that enables building materials to absorb, store, and later release significant amounts of heat. Buildings constructed of concrete and masonry have a unique energy savings a MORE
Science / Geology / Hydrothermal Deposits: Mineral deposits that are formed by the actions of hot water or gases associated with a magmatic source. MORE
Science / Geology / Hydrothermal Vein: A deposit of minerals precipitated in a fracture by the actions of hot water or gases associated with a magmatic source. MORE
Science / Geology / Hydrothermal Activity: Any process involving high-temperature groundwaters, especially the alteration and emplacement of minerals and the formation of hot springs and geysers. MORE