West Mata Volcano Underwater Eruption (2 of 2) [1080p]

May 2009 - This spectacular sequence is a closer view of the eruption sequence - violent magma degassing events produce bright flashes of the hot magma. Large clasts of quenched lava are blown up into water from outer surface of the bursting magma bubbles before settling back to the seafloor and large plugs of lava flow rapidly downslope. Area in view about 6-10 feet across. In foreground is front of Jason remotely operated vehicle with sampling hoses. Location: Hades Vent, summit of West Mata Volcano, 1205 m (3952 feet), 15° 05.68´S; 173° 44.95´W

Video was obtained by camera mounted on the Jason autonomous underwater vehicle. The Jason team and scientists were on board the Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson. Jason was lowered to the site 4000 ft below on a ~3/4 inch fiber optic cable while the ship held position above. The pilots maneuvered the Jason carefully into position to view the eruption. The sound on the video clips was recorded separately on a hydrophone (underwater microphone) placed on the seafloor about 50 ft away and later synchronized to the video.

credit: Courtesy of National Science Foundation and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

source: http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/laubasin/laubasin-multimedia.html

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• underwater volcano
• underwater volcanic eruption

[ayinhung]

this is really awesome, god !!!

[SmeezySisters]

now that was stunning

[Alfero]

Meanwhile, in spain, whe have got money for a oficial cars for a politics, but, i haven't got money to buy a similar cam tu take images of El Hierro.

[welstijlfilms]

I published this video on the Dutch website WELSTIJL (28 february) Kind regards Sem Mallée

[sonnycrysss]

raging planet!!!!!

[j0um2]

I'm surprised smoke is still so voluminous! Pressure must be strong at this depth!

[Clausfarre]

Watch out salmon.