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The physical characteristics of the hydrothermal activity in Iceland are discussed in the light of recent exploration results. A review is given of regional heat flow and its interpretation in terms of plate tectonics. Finally, the problem of hydrothermal activity at mid-ocean ridge axes is discussed in relation to present knowledge of such phenomena in Iceland.
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Pálmason, G. (1974). Heat Flow and Hydrothermal Activity in Iceland. In: Kristjansson, L. (eds) Geodynamics of Iceland and the North Atlantic Area. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 11. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2271-2_20
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