A
seafloor observatory at an active underwater volcano
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NeMO
studies the dynamic interactions between submarine volcanic activity and
seafloor hotsprings at an observatory, Axial seamount. A volcanic eruption
occured at Axial in January 1998, destroying some hydrothermal vent sites
and creating new ones. Since then NeMO scientists have been assessing
the impact of the eruption and documenting the on-going changes in Axial's
summit caldera. Be sure to check
out our newest additions: NeMO 2004 expedition is September 18-September
29, 2004 |
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Program Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory Hatfield Marine Science Center 2115 SE Oregon State University Way Newport, OR 97365 |
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