Before revision: Known SMS deposits Deep ocean drilling, seismic bathymetry surveys and mineral exploration deep sea drilling has delineated several areas worldwide with potentially economically viable SMS deposits, including: Lau Basin Kermadec Volcanic Arc Colville Ridge Bismarck Sea Okinawa Trough North Fiji Basin (see d'Entrecasteaux Ridge) Red Sea Tinakul
After revision: Known SMS deposits Deep ocean drilling, seismic bathymetry surveys and mineral exploration deep sea drilling has delineated several areas worldwide with potentially economically viable SMS deposits, including: Lau Basin Kermadec Volcanic Arc Colville Ridge Bismarck Sea Okinawa Trough North Fiji Basin (see d'Entrecasteaux Ridge) Red Se