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REVIEW:
The site of this underwater observatory is Axial Seamount, an active
volcano located off the coast of Oregon and Washington where two
of the Earth’s tectonic plates move apart causing small earthquakes
and sometimes magma intrusions and volcanic eruptions. This Website
offers information and resources for studying seafloor animals,
hydrothermal vents, mid-ocean ridges, axial volcano, lava flow,
and tools and technology. The NeMO Explorer allows students to take
virtual tours of the ocean floor with a panorama, fly through and
video clips or browse the collection of information related to the
research. Additionally, students can choose their dive site and
remotely control ROPOS, A remotely operated vehicle used at NeMO,
to explore black smoker vents, new lava flows and unusual life forms.
Curriculum materials include an introduction and background information,
classroom activities, movies and animations, answer keys and additional
resources for teachers. All curriculum materials can be used online
or downloaded in your choice of .pdf, html or PowerPoint and used
offline |
February
2005
