Champagne vent at NW Eifuku volcano, where bubbles of liquid CO2 escape from the white chimneys and surrounding seafloor.

Champagne vent at NW Eifuku volcano, where bubbles of liquid CO2 escape from the white chimneys and surrounding sea floor. The chimneys are about 20 cm (8 in) across and 50 cm (20 in) high, venting fluids at 103ºC (217ºF).

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