The R/V Thomas G. Thompson holding station over Maug caldera.


The R/V Thomas G. Thompson holding station over Maug caldera while the crew prepares to deploy ROPOS. The Thompson is 86 m (274 ft) long from bow to stern. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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