The base (and marker) of a well-studied black smoker, named P-vent, within the Axial Summit Trough (AST) of the East Pacific Rise (EPR). The orange/yellow colors in this image suggest the presence of metal oxide similar to rust. The white material may be a film-like microbial community.
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Year: 2004
Details:
Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: EPR:9N:P
Investigator: Vicki Ferrini
Expedition: AT11-20
Chief Scientist: Marvin Lilley
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