Mariana Arc

Explore the volcanoes of the Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 (SRoF'06) expedition by clicking on the thumbnails below to see virtual fly-throughs of the Mariana arc.

Susan Merle
Senior Research Assistant
Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies Program, Oregon State University
NOAA Vents Program, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

Kyle Carothers
Ocean Explorer Web Site Production Manager
NOAA, Office of Ocean Exploration

See the bathymetry fly-through animation of the Mariana Arc Volcanic Chain (SRoF'06 expedition) (Quicktime, 3.8 Mb.)

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View virtual fly-throughs of the Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Mariana arc dive sites. (Quicktime & Window Media Player)

See the EM300 backscatter and bathymetry animation of the Mariana Arc Volcanic Chain (SRoF'03-'04). (Quicktime, 2.6 Mb.)

See the MR1 side scan and bathymetry animation of the Mariana Arc Volcanic Chain (SRoF'03-'04). (Quicktime, 3.8 Mb.)

See the MR1 side scan animation of W Rota volcano and caldera in the Mariana Arc Volcanic Chain (SRoF'03-'04).(Quicktime, 1.5 Mb.)