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J2-367: Jason Taking a Rock Sample
File Name j2.367.03.rocksample.mov
Data Type video excerpt
Computer Program iMovie 2008
File Size 4.83 MB - 1 file
Expert Level Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor FeMO Database Team
Source No source
Description
This video shows how the Jason takes a rock sample at 5000 m water depth. Rock samples are taking for both geological and biological study, but in both cases the researchers seek out in situ pillow basalts with thick rinds of volcanic glass.
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