Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Hydrothermal vents spewing white clouds of hydrothermal fluids in a sulfur- encrusted area. Bubbles of CO2 can be seen in the image.

Image ID: expl1498, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area
Photo Date: 2006 May 8 172420
Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/

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