Collaborative Research: Strombolian eruptions, magma degassing, and hydrothermal discharge at an active submarine arc volcano

2006年4月，在西太平洋马里亚纳弧的一座海底火山NW Rota-1进行了深海爆炸性（Strombolian）火山喷发的特别观测。 这项研究资助返回火山收集观测和分析数据及其随后的岸上数据分析和解释。 包括水听器、化学传感器、海流计和羽流传感装置在内的仪器将在喷发现场部署一年。 在航行期间，将进行目视观察。 还将在活火山口收集熔岩、气体和流体的时间序列。 还将对当地热液喷口的喷口流体和生物标本进行取样。就科学影响而言，这项研究提供了一个机会，可以了解到迄今为止无法直接研究的火山过程。 由于与空气相比，水的粘度很高，因此可以在罗塔1号对斯特龙博利喷发进行比在空中环境中更近距离、更具体的观察和采样。 因此，这项工作揭示了关键的过程，有助于解开一个高度破坏性的火山爆发类型的喷发机制。更广泛的影响包括通过媒体进行公众宣传。这项工作还涉及机构间的参与、跨学科的机构间合作以及培训一名研究生。

In April 2006, extraordinary observations of a deep-sea explosive (Strombolian) volcanic eruption were made at NW Rota-1, a submarine volcano in the Mariana arc of the western Pacific. This research funds a return to the volcano to collect observational and analytical data and its subsequent on-shore data analysis and interpretation. Instruments including hydrophones, chemical sensors, current meters, and plume sensing devices will be deployed at the eruption site for one year. During the cruises, visual observations will made. A time-series collection of lava, gas and fluids at the active volcanic vent will also take place. Vent fluids and biological specimens from local hydrothermal vent sites will also be sampled. In terms of scientific impact, the research provides an opportunity to learn about volcanological process that have been impossible to study directly until now. Owing to the high viscosity of water, compared to air, closer and more specific observation and sampling of a Strombolian eruption can take place at Rota 1 than can be accomplished in subaerial settings. As a result, this work reveals critical proceses that help unravel eruptive mechanism of a highly destructive type of explosive volcanism. Broader impacts include public outreach via the media. The work also involves inter-Agency participation, an interdisciplinary inter-institutional collaboration, and the training a graduate student.