Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. The R/V Thomas G. Thompson holding station over Maug caldera while the crew prepares to deploy ROPOS. The Thompson is 86 meters from bow to stern (274 ft).

Image ID: expl0105, 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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