The Lost City and the Origin of Life | Weird Places

The video explores hydrothermal vents, focusing on the Lost City Hydrothermal Field, discovered in 2000. Unlike typical black smokers, Lost City features white chimneys formed through serpentinization, a process involving olivine and seawater. This unique site, estimated to be 120,000 years old, offers insights into the origin of life due to its production of methane, a key hydrocarbon. The video discusses the chemical reactions at Lost City, its alkaline environment, and its potential to reveal biological secrets, possibly even hinting at life's beginnings on Earth and other celestial bodies.

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