Definition of Hydrothermal alteration

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Hydrothermal alteration

The term 'Hydrothermal alteration' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as '   Alteration of rocks or minerals by the reaction of hot water (and other fluids) with pre-existing rocks. The hot water is generally heated groundwater and dissolved minerals'.

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