The scientists on board use the remotely operated vehicles appendages to prod the volcanoes.

The scientists on board use the remotely operated vehicle's appendages to prod the volcanoes and poke things into them, as if to tempt the Volcano Gods. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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