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Description
The cloudy gases collected from the boiling vent can be seen in the top thirdof the sample tube. Analyzing the gases will enable scientists to determine theorigin of the hydrothermal fluids. (Image credit: New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program)
Credit
New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program
Display Date
2005 April 18
Location
New Zealand, Kermadec Arc
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Keywords
Ocean Exploration