Month: September 2017
Observatory Sample Chambers
Scientists are using two types of samples to better study hydrothermal fluid and chemistry interactions on Surtsey. One sample is a volcanic glass with the same composition as Surtsey. The other is ol... Read MoreMoved to Scout’s Lodge
The scientific drilling team on Heimaey moved from the Scout’s House to the Scout’s lodge two days ago. Though further out, the Scout’s lodge is better fitted for a smaller group and... Read MoreDescribing the Core
Once washed and scanned, each section of core is examined and described. The majority of core found on Surtsey is lapilli tuff. Photographs by Cédric Hamelin.... Read MoreDrilling Completed!
Drillers Steve Cole, Justin Blouin, AJ Vecchiarelli, Beau Marshall, and Matt Lyon hold the last core of the SUSTAIN drilling operation. At 10:30 am this morning, drilling on Surtsey was completed! ... Read More- 2 of 2
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