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Hydrothermal Rocks

An outcrop of hydrothermal rocks that presents colorful red and yellow tones from the iron sulfide under the outer layer of organic and sedimentary debris. Imaged during an Escanaba Trough: Exploring the Seafloor and Oceanic Footprints expedition dive with remotely operated vehicle Jason.

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Image courtesy of Escanaba Trough: Exploring the Seafloor and Oceanic Footprints.