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Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition

Description

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Ruby Volcano. Robotic manipulator arm with rocksample covered with small gastropods. White bacterial mat is seen on thevolcanic boulders below.

Credit

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

Display Date

2006 April 30 164757

Location

Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Keywords

Ocean Exploration