The northwest caldera wall is where we found several tall, active black smoker chimneys.

The northwest caldera wall is where we found several tall (up to 4 meters high), active black smoker chimneys. 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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