A striking visualization at Nikko was the discovery of inactive ornamented sulfur chimneys. This one is sitting on end in the middle of a huge tubeworm field. Image courtesy of New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2007 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program, the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences and NOAA-OE.
Related Links
New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2007
New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2007: Mission Summary
