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VOLCANIC DEEP An unmanned submersible recorded the deepest and most violent volcanic eruption yet observed. Image: NOAA by the remotely operated vehicle JasonSUMMIT DOWN LOW The summit of West Mata Volcano, shown in red, is nearly a mile below the ocean surface and its base, shown in blue, descends to nearly two miles deep.
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