Mission: Underwater Volcano

In 2009, oceanographers using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Jason recorded the first video and still images of a deep-sea volcano actively erupting molten lava on the seafloor.

 

Featured Robot

ROV Jason

ROV Jason

Designed and built to allow scientists access to the seafloor without leaving the deck of a ship.

ROV Jason page

Featured Researchers

Tim Shank

Tim Shank

Senior Scientist

Tim's lab site

Alberto Tito Collasius, Jr.

Alberto "Tito" Collasius, Jr.

Jason Engineer

Tito's personal page