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pl23_expl2303.jpg

This is a side-view of an eruptive area, with magma and rock fragmentscascading down the volcano's slope

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Description

This is a side-view of an eruptive area, with magma and rock fragmentscascading down the volcano's slope. This image is approximately nine feet across.

Credit

NSF and NOAA

Location

Pacific Ocean, Northeast Lau Basin, Fiji area

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Keywords

Ocean Exploration