U.S.
Dept. of Commerce / NOAA / OAR
/ PMEL / VENTS
Program
As a result of the seismic activity at Axial Volcano, research expeditions for the summer of 1998 have been diverted and/or scheduled to the Axial area. The following list contains cruises with planned research programs for Axial:
| SHIP | Chief Scientist | Dates | Activity | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis | Jim Cowen (UH)/H.P. Johnson (UW) | 7/6-21/98 | 4 ALVIN dives | Dive Results |
| Thomas Thompson | Webb/Zumberge (SIO) | 7/21-8/6/98 | OBS/gravity | |
| Ron Brown Vents Leg 1 |
Ed Baker (NOAA) | 7/30-8/15/98 | CTD/moorings | |
| Ron Brown Vents Leg 2 |
Robert Embley (NOAA) | 8/24-9/20/98 | ROV ROPOS | |
| Completed Cruises: | ||||
| M/V Ocean Alert | David Clague (MBARI) | May 1998 | EM300 bathymetry mapping | Bathymetry Comparison |
| Wecoma | Cowen (UH)/Baker (NOAA) | 2/9-16/98 | OBH/CTD/RAFOS | Preliminary Results |
