Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. Vertical profile of Brimstone Pit crater, near the summit of NW Rota-1 submarine volcano. Huge billows of yellow-tinged smoke poured from the crater, as well as sulfur, ash and small rocks.

Image ID: expl0029, 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

Category: Ocean exploration/

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