UK scientists exploring the ocean floor in the Caribbean have discovered an "astounding" set of hydrothermal vents, the deepest anywhere in the world.
Deploying a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) in the Cayman Trough, they stumbled across a previously-unknown site nearly 5000m below the surface.
The vents blast out some of the hottest water on the planet - it is 400 degrees centigrade.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21535990
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