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Geysers and natural springs: where to visit some of the most beautiful in the world
One of the rarest and most striking natural spectacles on the entire planet is undoubtedly the Geyser, or powerful jets of steam and hot water that shoot upward at very high pressure, often generating wonder and amazement in the eyes of the beholder.
The home of these phenomena is undoubtedly Iceland, a restless land of volcanoes, but also in America, South America and Asia one can find some truly fascinating ones, often in places where there are also wonderful natural hot springs, which often contrast with the aridity of the surrounding area.
Without claiming to give travel advice, we would like to show you some of the most beautiful Geysers in the world, along with a few pictures of the natural springs found nearby.
Geysers and natural springs: where to visit some of the most beautiful in the world
One of the rarest and most striking natural spectacles on the planet are undoubtedly geysers, or powerful jets of steam and hot water that shoot upwards at very high pressure, often generating wonder and amazement in the eyes of the beholder. The home of these phenomena is undoubtedly Iceland, a restless land of volcanoes, but also in America, South America and Asia one can find some truly fascinating ones, often in places where there are also wonderful natural hot springs, which often contrast with the aridity of the surrounding area. Without claiming to give travel advice, we would like to show you some of the most beautiful geysers in the world, together with a few pictures of the natural springs found nearby.
Sunset Lake - USA
View of the hot spring "Sunset Lake" with its unique colors caused by brown, orange and yellow algae-like bacteria, called thermophiles, that thrive in the cooling water turning the vivid blue water into a murkier greenish brown. We are in the national park of Yellowstone, Wyoming.
Grand Prismatic - USA
View of the hot spring "Grand Prismatic". We are still within the national park of Yellowstone, established by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Grant on March 1, 1872. The park is located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, but also extends into Montana andIdaho and was the first national park in the world. It is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, particularly the geyser Old Faithful.
Osservassero - Wikipedia.org
Old Faithful Geyser - USA
It was given its name in 1870 by the expedition Washburn-Langford-Doane, and was the first geyser in the park to receive a name. Its eruptions last from one and a half to five minutes at intervals of 65 to 92 minutes, reaching up to shoot jets of boiling water 30 to 55 meters high with a volume of water ranging from 14,000 to 32,000 liters.
Geyser Strokkur - Iceland
Located in the geothermal region near the Hvítá river in Iceland, specifically in the south-western part of the country, east of the capital Reykjavik. It is one of Iceland's most famous geysers, and undoubtedly one of the best known in the world. The Strokkur geyser is famous throughout Iceland and regularly attracts many tourists. It is one of the few natural geysers that erupts on a regular basis.
Jigokudani Monkey Park - Japan
Japanese macaque monkeys relax in the hot spring of the Jigokudani Monkey Park (Hell Valley) on 30 January 2010 in Yamanouchi, Japan. This group of macaques regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen hot springs to escape the cold.
Jigokudani Monkey Park - Japan
This is a very famous thermal area near Nagamo, Japan. Here, eruptions of boiling water and steam erupt from the frozen ground, making it a truly picturesque area.
Kamchatka - Russia
Kamchatka is a region in the far east of Siberia, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. In this region there are more than 30 active volcanoes amidst vegetation, hot springs, crystal-clear water and tremendous cold. The peninsula has a high density of volcanoes and secondary volcanism, with 19 active volcanoes included in the six subdivisions that make up the Kamčatka Volcanoes UNESCO World Heritage Site. For this reason, Kamčatka is also known as the 'peninsula of fire'.
Antoine Taveneaux - Wikipedia.org
Pamukkale - Turkey
It is referred to as the 'Cotton Castle' and is one of Turkey's main natural attractions. During the 20th century, this site was defaced by hotels built near this beautiful site, ruining some terraces and also pouring sewage into the water table. Following this, Unesco intervened. The hotels were demolished, and the road covered by artificial pools that are still accessible, unlike the rest, by barefoot tourists.
El Tatio - Chile
Image taken in 2016 at the El Tatio geyser field, located in the interior of the Cordillera de los Andes in the Atacama Desert in the northern Chilean region of Antofagasta, at 4320 metres above average sea level, approximately 95 km north of San Pedro de Atacama.
El Tatio - Chile
El Tatio is the largest active geyser site in Latin America and the third largest fumarole deposit in the world. Its name in the Kunza language means oven. Every day, the more than 70 geysers spray water vapour at a temperature of about 85 degrees as well as rock and sediment fragments.
PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ - Wikipedia.org
Lady Knox Geyser - New Zealand
In New Zealand's Sai - O - Tapu Park, this geyser is named after Lady Constance Knox, the second daughter of Uchter Knox, New Zealand's 15th governor. The geyser is induced to erupt every day at 10.15am by dropping a surfactant into the opening of the vent. The eruptions produce a jet of water of up to 20 metres and can last for more than an hour, depending on the weather.
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Rincón de la Vieja - Costa Rica
This is a real active volcano in the heart of Costa Rica. The Rincón de la Vieja volcano is located within the national park of the same name, which covers over 12,759 hectares and helps to protect the mountain forests. Trails extend from the Santa Maria ranger station and wind through the park, passing hot springs and waterfalls along the way.
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Rincón de la Vieja - Costa Rica
As of 22 September 2011, access to the crater is no longer available due to the 16 September eruption, in which ash and volcanic mud rose more than 36.5 metres (120 feet) from the regular crater lagoon. Several lodges, resorts and hotels in the area offer hiking, forest tours, horseback riding, dinghy rides, off-road vehicle excursions and rock climbing.
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14/04/2024
During a visit to Barcelona, among the many sights available, one cannot fail to pay a visit to Casa Battlò, perhaps the most unique residence in the world. In fact, its architecture is absolutely unique, and it is one of the most famous sights in Spain.
Entirely renovated at the beginning of the 20th century by the great architect Antoni Gaudi, it is located at number 43 Passeig de Gràcia and is considered one of the architect's most original creations. Since 2005, the house has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Since the 1990s, the building has been in the hands of its current owners, the Bernat family, who have completely reformed it.
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12/04/2024
The Colosseum in Rome, the ancient arena where jousts, gladiator fights and theatrical performances took place, is the most famous monument in Italy, the one that immediately comes to mind when talking about the Belpaese.
Its history and the legends surrounding this marvellous building, much changed over the centuries, are steeped in the soul of Italy, with its contradictions, its problems but also its beauty.
Despite being one of the world's most famous and well-known sights, without a doubt some things you will not know, and you will be surprised by the curiosities surrounding its stones.