First real-time observation of volcanic eruption on a mid-ocean ridge Scientists aboard the Alvin submersible witnessed an active volcanic eruption at the Tica hydrothermal vent on April 29, 2025, along the East Pacific Rise. The event, which buried a vibrant ecosystem…

Scientists witnessed a #HydrothermanVent, called #Tica, have a #VolcanicEruption

Was waiting for this .. "which buried a vibrant #ecosystem under fresh #lava, marks the first confirmed real-time observation of such an event on a #MidOceanRidge"

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