Ahoy there! Get ready to command the incredible research vessel, Joides Resolution, on an epic mission to uncover the secrets of seafloor spreading. You'll navigate the high seas, drill for rock samples deep on the ocean floor, and analyze what you find. Each sample is like a piece of a puzzle, telling us about Earth's ever-changing surface. Let's make some amazing discoveries!
Mission Briefing
Your mission is to embark on a scientific expedition across the vast ocean floor. Your primary objective is to collect 10 rock samples from various locations. Each sample will undergo special radioactive dating to determine its precise age.
Your goal is to observe how the age of the seafloor changes as you move further from or closer to the Mid-Ocean Ridge (the blue line on your map). Once all samples are collected, return to port in Jacksonville (the red circle) to analyze your fascinating data! Good luck, Captain!
Meet the Joides Resolution!
Welcome aboard! The Joides Resolution isn't just any ship; she's a floating scientific laboratory, a true marvel of ocean exploration! For decades, she has been at the forefront of deep-sea drilling, retrieving rock cores from thousands of meters beneath the seafloor. Each core is like a history book, providing invaluable insights into Earth's climate history, plate tectonics, and the evolution of life in the ocean.
Even today, her legacy of discovery continues to inspire new generations of scientists. Prepare to follow in the footsteps of the incredible researchers who sailed her, pushing the boundaries of what we know about our dynamic planet!
Mission Complete!
Sample collection portion of the mission has been completed.
How to Play!
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