NOAA Ocean Explorer: Cleopatra's Needle, a newly discovered vent chimney

Cleopatra's Needle, a newly discovered vent chimney

Shimmering water spews forth from the newly discovered "Cleopatra's Needle." Notice the majestic spires of surrounding vent chimneys in the background at the Mystic vent field within the Magic Mountain area.

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