Perspective view of the East Pacific Rise spreading center looking to the north from 8° to 20°N with Central America in the far distance. In the foreground, the ridge axis is offset by the Siqueiros and Clipperton Transform faults. Image made using GeoMapApp.
Species (common):
Year: 2007
Details:
Media Type: Map
Data Type: Bathymetry
Device Type: Sonar
Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: MGDS
Expedition:
Chief Scientist:
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Bathymetry map of Lau spreading center showing along-axis variation in morphology. Profile of axial depth and associated indications of hydrothermal plumes in the overlying water column. ELSC - Eastern Lau Spreading Center; VFR - Valu Fa Ridge; NTU - optimal anomaly of plume. Spreading rates and distance labeled at right.
Species (common):
Year: 2004
Details:
Media Type: Map
Data Type: Bathymetry
Device Type: Sonar
Feature: Lau
Investigator: Fernando Martinez
Expedition: KM0410
Chief Scientist: Fernando Martinez
Species:

A composite map (0.5m grid, 0.25m contours) created from multiple DSV Alvin dives. Detailed morphology around vent structures and fissure within the axial trough floor are evident. Lava pillars (1-2m diameter) are evident at eastern wall of the axial trough. Inset shows 3-D view of P vent (looking north).
Species (common):
Year: 2004
Details:
Media Type: Map
Data Type: Bathymetry
Device Type: Sonar:Scanning
Feature: EPR:9N:P
Investigator: Vicki Ferrini
Expedition: EPR_9N_Ferrini
Chief Scientist: Vicki Ferrini
Species:

Animation showing Global Multi-Resolution Topography (GMRT) with nested sidescan sonar (Martinez et al., 2004), high-resolution bathymetry (courtesy C. Langmuir KM0417; Ferrini et al., 2008) and down-looking photomosaic (courtesy C.