Scientific Research on Innovative Areas (2008-), MEXT
Cruise Information
We proposed following three areas as ISS (Integrated Studies Site)
1) Central Indian Ridge
(H2-rich fluid related with ridge spreading involving mantle material)
2) Southern Mariana Trough (S-rich fluid related with back-arc spreading involving subducted material)
3) Okinawa Trough
(CH4-rich fluid related with rifting in the continental margin
Target site & Category of TAIGA
2009
2010
2011
2012-2013
Okinawa Trough (Methane-TAIGA)

Southern Mariana Trough (Sulfur-TAIGA)
Central Indian Ridge (Hydrogen-TAIGA)
Other (Iron-TAIGA)
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