Abstract:

Experimental study is the main method to study the modern seafloor hydrothermal activity, which has been the hot topic for its important scientific significance and huge resource value. In this paper, firstly, several reactors usually used for experimental simulation are introduced; secondly, the emphasis was put on the review of experimental study aimed to the modern seafloor hydrothermal activity in recent 30 years; finally, based on this, some advices were provided on launching such experimental study in this field in China.

Key words: modern seafloor hydrothermal activity, experimental simulation study, water-rock interaction