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pl23_expl1227.jpg

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Description

Ring of Fire 2002 Expedition. This huge chimney structure (~15 meterstall - a small portion of which is shown in this image) is ventingfluid at 312 degrees C, the highest temperature to date in the MagicMountain area. Marker 72 was placed by ROPOS to make it easierto find on subsequent visits.

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Life in the Deep Sea

Deep Sea Ven and Cold Seep Fauna

Keywords

Ocean Exploration