Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. White chimneys at Champagne vent site,
NW Eifuku volcano. The chimneys are ~20 cm (8 in) across and ~50 cm
(20 in) high, venting fluids at 103§C (217§F). Notice
the bubbles in the upper left side of the image.
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Image ID: expl0036, 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
• High Resolution Photo Available
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