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Benchmark AX-403, located at the base of the western caldera wall of Axial Seamount

By Cascades Volcano Observatory 2022 (approx.)
A white disk with three legs, bordered by several floating strings with flags, sits on a volcanic rock outcrop at the bottom of the deep ocean. The surrounding water is deep blue and murky.
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New benchmark AX-403 was deployed at the base of the western caldera wall of the Axial Seamount volcano. This photo was taken during the ROV Jason dive J2-1432 of the Axial Seamount Cruise, June 19 to July 2, 2022 from the R/V Thompson.

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Original photo courtesy of NOAA

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