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Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition

Description

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Jumbled volcanic rocks with iron oxide stainingand small tube worms. Note small rounded ball-like rocks in upper right. Howwould these be formed?

Credit

Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Display Date

2006 April 21

Location

Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Keywords

Ocean Exploration