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NOAA OEP

The science and nature of the Earth, its oceans and our environment. An interactive educational resource.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Brain Drain

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In the News:

Ice-filled crater of Reboubt volcano, Alaska - March 21, 2009.
Crater of Reboubt volcano, Alaska - March 21, 2009. Photographer - Cyrus Read. Image courtesy AVO/USGS. Zoom Larger image

Pink and green crystal of watermelon tourmaline.
Tourmaline crystal from the Himalaya Mine in San Diego County, CA. Photographer - James McEwen, Lehigh Minerals. Zoom Larger image
Erupting now - Reboubt Volcano Volcanic Eruption near Tonga Termite Fumigant a
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Expedition:

Descent to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Map courtesy Donna Blackman. Descent to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Join Scripps researcher, Dr. Donna Blackman and the entire scientific team, as they guide the deep submersible Alvin to probe the depths of the North Atlantic—exploring undersea mountains of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Descent to Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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