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Description
Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Cross section view of the base of one of theactive chimneys recovered by Jason II at the 5 Towers vent field.The brass-colored mineral lining the central orifice of the chimney isthe copper sulfide chalcopyrite. (Image credit: Submarine ROF 2006, NOAA Vents Program)
Credit
Submarine ROF 2006, NOAA Vents Program
Display Date
2006 May 1
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Keywords
Ocean Exploration