Posted on Mar 18, 2023
Deep-sea volcano off the Oregon Coast helps scientists forecast eruptions
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A thick blue-white haze envelops the Research Vessel Thompson as it floats 250 miles off the Oregon coast.
Akel Kevis-Stirling’s orange life vest and blue hardhat are vivid pops of color in the fog.
“You guys ready to go?” he calls into his radio.
The person on the other end crackles an affirmative.
“Copy that,” he says and looks up across the rear deck of the research ship. “Alright, straps!”
The crew of the ROV Jason jumps into action, removing the straps that secure the cube-shaped submarine to the deck. The remotely-operated sub, with a base the size of a queen mattress, is loaded with scientific instruments it will carry down to the seafloor.
Kevis-Stirling gets final permission from the Thompson’s bridge for the launch.
“Ok, here we go. Jason coming up and over the side,” he calls. “Take it away Tito!”
Akel Kevis-Stirling’s orange life vest and blue hardhat are vivid pops of color in the fog.
“You guys ready to go?” he calls into his radio.
The person on the other end crackles an affirmative.
“Copy that,” he says and looks up across the rear deck of the research ship. “Alright, straps!”
The crew of the ROV Jason jumps into action, removing the straps that secure the cube-shaped submarine to the deck. The remotely-operated sub, with a base the size of a queen mattress, is loaded with scientific instruments it will carry down to the seafloor.
Kevis-Stirling gets final permission from the Thompson’s bridge for the launch.
“Ok, here we go. Jason coming up and over the side,” he calls. “Take it away Tito!”
Deep-sea volcano off the Oregon Coast helps scientists forecast eruptions
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Oregon State University
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Eastern Kentucky University
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Most Oregonians know the name of at least one volcano in our state: Mt. Hood, Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake National Park), or perhaps Newberry Volcano in Bend. One nearby you may not have heard about is Axial Seamount, a huge underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon. Scientists have been studying Axial Seamount for years, but this summer they took a voyage out to sea to 3D map the volcano in all its glorious detail."...
"Most Oregonians know the name of at least one volcano in our state: Mt. Hood, Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake National Park), or perhaps Newberry Volcano in Bend. One nearby you may not have heard about is Axial Seamount, a huge underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon. Scientists have been studying Axial Seamount for years, but this summer they took a voyage out to sea to 3D map the volcano in all its glorious detail."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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