Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. Giant smoky plume discovered pouring out of crater near the summit of NW Rota 1 volcano. The crater rim is in the foreground.

Image ID: expl0042, 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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