Rocks that have been totally altered by hot (hydrothermal) fluids.

Rocks that have been totally altered by hot (hydrothermal) fluids. Their original minerals are now completely replaced by other, different minerals, often much lighter in colour. 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

New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005: May 9 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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