Anatomy of an ore deposit
Part of Hall of Planet Earth.
Exhibition Text
A major ore deposit that was formed by the flow of metal-laden seawater through hot rocks is at the Kidd Creek Mine in Ontario, Canada. These ores were deposited around deep-sea hot springs.
For Educators
Topic: Earth Science
Subtopic: Minerals and Resources
Keywords: Canada, Natural resources, Hydrogeology, ore deposits
Audience: General
