Geology

Volcanoes and seamounts
MBARI geologist David Clague studies undersea volcanoes, trying to find out how they evolve over time and where their lava comes from.

Hydrothermal vents
Researchers study geologic and chemical processes that occur around deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where superheated water flows out of the seafloor.

Methane in the seafloor
Research on methane bubbling from the seafloor or being frozen into a crystalline structure from the extreme pressure and low temperature.

Submarine canyons
Geologist Charles Paull studies submarine canyons, trying to figure out how they form, and how much sediment and organic material they carry into the deep sea.

Earthquakes and landslides
Geologist Charles Paull studies submarine canyons, trying to figure out how they form, and how much sediment and organic material they carry into the deep sea.
Science
- Upper-ocean systems
- Midwater research
- Seafloor processes
- Areas of study
- Past research
- Research publications