Figure F3. Model after Langseth et al. (1992) showing hypothesized hydrothermal circulation in the basement. Cold fluids flowing down on the southeastern flank warm up while flowing beneath the mostly impermeable sediment layers and escape in the northwestern part of the pond. This could be the reason for the overall low heat flow values in the area, as the circulation is transporting heat out of the system.
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