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 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

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