Research vessel Marcus G. Langseth

The research vessel Marcus G. Langseth is a specialized ship used by scientists to study our planet's Earth's interior and oceans. Equipped with advanced sonar and seismic equipment, it sends sound waves into the seafloor and beneath the Earth's crust to map geological structures, study plate tectonics, and monitor seismic activity. It also gathers data on oceanography, such as currents and temperature. Operated by Columbia University, the vessel enables scientists to explore underwater features and better understand geological processes that shape the Earth's surface, contributing valuable knowledge for science and natural hazard assessment.