Ship (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Scientific ocean drilling from research vessels such as the JOIDES Resolution provides a key source of data about what happens when an underwater mountain collides with a subduction zone. Credit Joshu Mountjoy Usage Restrictions Include photo credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.