![An archway formed by lava pillars supporting a remnant of intact lobate lava flow crust within a large collapsed lava lake. An archway formed by lava pillars supporting a remnant of intact lobate lava flow crust within a large collapsed lava lake.](images/recent1-800.jpg)
Mission Summary
In June and July 2011, the GALREX 2011 expedition explored the diverse habitats and geologic settings of the deep Galápagos region, including axial volcanic ridges, hydrothermal vents, off-axis sulfide mounds, and seamounts.
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