White smoke seeps out of the seafloor near the Cauldron sulfur pond.

White smoke seeps out of the sea floor near the "Cauldron" sulfur pond. Small white crabs flourish in the area. The image is about 2 m (6.5 ft) across. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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