The manipulator arm of ROV Tiburon collects a piece of basaltic lava.

The manipulator arm of ROV Tiburon collects a piece of basaltic lava. In the background is a surface covered with blocky lava, which is fairly typical of Davidson Seamount (more typical than the pillow lavas shown in the other photo). Image copyright 2000 MBARI.

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