The cloudy gases collected from the boiling vent can be seen in the top third of the sample tube. Analyzing the gases will enable scientists to determine the origin of the hydrothermal fluids. Image courtesy of New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.
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New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005
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