Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. The steep slope of the East Diamante volcano is seen in this image from the upper left to the lower right-hand side. Large bl ocks of lava, denoted by the cracks, are covered by a thin layer of sediment. In the foreground, going upslope, are numerous dark (inactive) chimneys protruding out of the jumble of rocks. The one in the foreground is about 5m high.

Image ID: expl0023, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Mariana Arc region, Western Pacific Ocean
Photo Date: 2004 April
Credit: Pacific Ring of Fire 2004 Expedition. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration; Dr. Bob Embley, NOAA PMEL, Chief Scientist

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