Geology

Formation of a Subsea Lava Tube (2002)

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Volcanic eruptions at underwater volcanoes commonly result in lava tubes like the ones being formed in this video.
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Year: 2002
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Animation of ABE Mapping the Seafloor (2004)

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This animation describes how the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ABE is operated to map the seafloor. Sent along a predetermined survey pattern, the AUV uses multibeam sonar to collect data that is used to generate bathymetric maps.
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Year: 2004
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Data Type: Visualization
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Time-lapse animation sequence of hydrothermal vent system evolution (2004)

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This animation shows the evolution of hydrothermal vent systems that occur at underwater volcanoes. Warm mineral-rich water released from the seafloor creates suitable habitat for organisms including tubesorms (Riftia pachyptila) and clams. Over time, the distribution of these organisms within their habitat can change, as individuals die and are replaced by others. Major disturbance to the ecosystem occurs during voclanic eruptions then the area is inundated with hot molten lava.

Bio 9 Vent Close-up (2001)

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This video shows various aspects of the geology and biology of the well-studies hydrothermal vent site called Bio 9 at the East Pacific Rise (EPR).
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Year: 2001
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Feature: EPR:9N:Bio9
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Lobate Drips at EPR (2004)

Lobate Drips at EPR (2004)

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Year: 2004
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Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Hans Schouten
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Highlights from Alvin Dive 3971 at Galapagos (2002)

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Year: 2002
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Media Type: Video
Data Type: Photograph:Video
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Feature: GalapagosRift
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Stephen Hammond
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Tica Vent (EPR) Downward-looking Movie (2004)

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Year: 2004
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Data Type: Photograph:Video
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Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Hans Schouten
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Dead Sulfide at Galapagos Spreading Center (2002)

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Year: 2002
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Clams Planet - Galapagos Rift (2002)

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Year: 2002
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Feature: GalapagosRift
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Calyptogena Clams at Galapagos (2002)

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Year: 2002
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Media Type: Video
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Device Type: Camera:Video
Feature: GalapagosRift
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
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