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Who discovered deep-sea vents in 1977 using the submersible Alvin?

Jack Corliss and Robert Ballard.

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Why: Corliss and Ballard discovered deep-sea vents in the submersible DSV Alvin.

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Answer: Jack Corliss and Robert Ballard. Corliss and Ballard discovered deep-sea vents in the submersible DSV Alvin.

  1. Oceanography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography
    Deep-sea vents were discovered in 1977 by Jack Corliss and Robert Ballard in the submersible DSV Alvin.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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