The two areas may be part of the same eruptive line. The camera underwent a quick turn around and is currently continuing its survey of this region. Incidentally , the versatile camera system succeeded in dredging a nice boulder of what appears to be fresh lava. It should be noted that the captain and crew of the Wecoma have gone out of their way to correct the winch problems and to accommodate the needs of our scientific operations. These photos were taken coincidently with a bottom temperature anomaly.
Several images show the boundary of the newer flow overlaying the older flows.
The early part of the tow showed the same weak plume observed during the first tow, sustained for several miles to the south of the Narrowgate. Our weather forcast is building winds and seas. We are hoping that this is not so. Ah, but alas it is. Winds are 35 mph, gusting to 40.