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A team of SCRIPPS, Mexican and ISU student researchers aboard the R/V Roger solved a mystery that has been standing for over 45 years.  ISU graduate student Chandranath Basak and undergraduate Jared Kluesner participated in the 5-day cruise.  Dredging and mapping was conducted in the Sanquintin area off the west coast of California and Mexico.  The 11th dredge during the expedition revealed a rediscovery of 'popping rocks'.  These popping rocks are very important in giving clues about rare mantle gases.  These clues will help in understanding the origin and history of the Earth's atmosphere.  Mapping revealed a new discovery of the underwater Volcano named "Krause" where the 'popping rocks' were found.   

Chief Scientists:  Barry Eakins and Dana Vukajlovich
ISU Student Researchers: Graduate Chandranath Basak and Undergraduate Jared Kluesner

Other news links related to the 5 day cruise

  1. Scientists find gases from earth's mantle
  2. Scripps Researchers Rediscover Elusive Site of exploding Volcanic Rocks
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