“The first time you are down there, you are just looking in awe that you're actually on the seafloor... it's an eye opening experience.” - Dr. Geoff Wheat

Episode 45: Aired on November 19th, 2021

The Secret World of Hydrothermal Systems

Featuring Dr. Geoff Wheat (Geological Oceanography, University of Alaska, Fairbanks)

Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)

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Our guest is Dr. Geoff Wheat, professor of geological oceanography at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks! Dr. Wheat studies processes that influence the cycles of elements in the oceans, following the transport of materials through the oceanic crust in a variety of settings, including hydrothermal systems. Geoff has also participated in 79 ocean expeditions, including 49 submersible/ROV based endeavors.

This program is an interactive talk show where our guests answer questions from our host, Dr. Graham Lau, as well as questions submitted via Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. For more information, visit the official website of Ask An Astrobiologist.

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