Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Jumbled volcanic rocks with iron oxide staining and small tube worms. Note small rounded ball-like rocks in upper right. How would these be formed?

Image ID: expl1247, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area
Photo Date: 2006 April 21
Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/

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