Rocks from hydrothermal vents can spontaneously combust, posing potential risks for deep-sea mining operations

Projects involving the mining of seafloor massive sulfide (SMS) deposits around hydrothermal vents already face criticism over their destructive nature, and now these projects may face a new concern: spontaneous combustion. A new study, published in Scientific Reports, describes This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.