SAVANES Leg 2
| Type | Oceanographic cruise |
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| Ship | Le Noroit |
| Ship owner | Ifremer |
| Dates | 31/12/1991 - 12/01/1992 |
| Chief scientist(s) | RUELLAN Etienne |
GEOSCIENCES ENVIRONNEMENT TOULOUSE - UMR 5563 Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées 14 avenue Édouard Belin 31400 Toulouse +33 (0)5 61 33 25 65 |
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| DOI | 10.17600/91003112 |
| Objective | Study by the CYANA submersible of geological phenomena linked to the opening of trenches in the Vanuatu back-arc (northern trenches called the Jean-Charcot troughs). Confirmation of recent to sub-actual volcanic and tectonic activity in the northernmost part of the troughs. Zone studied: lying between 12S and 14S, 167.20'E and 168.20'E. Countries involved: Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. |