EnlargeA deep-sea volcano spews lava. Research shows lava from such eruptions end up baking ocean sediment and releasing greenhouse gases.

一个深海火山喷发出熔岩，研究表明来自火山灰的熔岩烘烤海洋沉积物同时会释放温室气体。

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It's even possible that the volcano is still spreading, though this is not certain and more research would be needed to confirm it.

尽管还存在争议，并且需要更多的后续研究进行确认，然而这座火山可能正处于扩离过程中。

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Despite the unique research opportunity offered by the volcano, which is now dormant, it has forced the scientist to abandon the initial aim of their expedition to test the normal iron levels in the region.

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