Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition

Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. The steep slope of the East Diamante volcano is seen in this image from the upper left to the lower right-hand side. Large bl ocks of lava, denoted by the cracks, are covered by a thin layer of sediment. In the foreground, going upslope, are numerous dark (inactive) chimneys protruding out of the jumble of rocks. The one in the foreground is about 5m high.

Photo Category: Ocean exploration
Photo Location: Mariana Arc region, Western Pacific Ocean
Photo Date: 2004 April