White chimneys at Champagne vent site, NW Eifuku volcano. The chimneys are ~20 cm (8 in) across and ~50 cm (20 in) high, venting fluids at 103ºC (217ºF). Notice the droplets in the upper left portion of the image. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.
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