black smoker « Back to Glossary IndexMineral chimneys that form at hydrothermal vents. Synonyms: deep sea smokerRelated Articles: 16 Energy and Mineral Resources2 Plate Tectonics4 Igneous Processes and Volcanoes6 Metamorphic Rocks« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris