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Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition

Description

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.Hydrothermal vents spewing white clouds of hydrothermal fluids in a sulfur-encrusted area. Bubbles of CO2 can be seen in the image.

Credit

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

Display Date

2006 May 8 172420

Location

Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Life in the Deep Sea
Deep Sea Ven and Cold Seep Fauna

Keywords

Ocean Exploration