A degassing event at Brimstone started releasing an escalating number of bubbles

A degassing event at Brimstone Pit releases an escalating number of bubbles (probably CO2) as the plume cloud increased in volume. Notice the sulfur pieces at the base of the cloud. Grid cell size is 50 m. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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