Geyser Valley, Kamchatka
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Geyser Valley, Kamchatka
Geyser Valley, Kamchatka, Russia. Steam rising from a hillside in the geothermal area of Geyser Valley, the second-largest geothemal area in the world. Geothermal areas form where volcanic activity causes hot water to rise up from beneath the Earths surface, creating features such as geothermal pools, geysers and mudpools. Geyser Valley is 6 kilometres long and had around 90 geysers. In June 2007, a massive mudflow engulfed large amount of the valley, covering many of the geysers. Photographed in June 2006
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2006 Earth Sciences Geological Geothermal Area Geyser Geysers Heat Heated Hill Side June Kamchatka Peninsula Large Largest Russia Russian Russian Far East Steam Steaming Valley Vent Volcanic Water Vapour
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This print from Science Photo Library takes us to the breathtaking Geyser Valley in Kamchatka, Russia. As we gaze at the image, steam rises gracefully from a hillside in this geothermal wonderland. Known as the second-largest geothermal area on Earth, Geyser Valley is a testament to the powerful forces of volcanic activity. Geothermal areas like this form when hot water surges up from beneath the Earth's surface due to volcanic activity. This natural phenomenon gives birth to remarkable features such as geysers, mudpools, and geothermal pools. Stretching over 6 kilometers long and boasting around 90 geysers, Geyser Valley truly showcases nature's grandeur. However, this particular photograph was taken in June 2006 before tragedy struck. In June 2007, a massive mudflow swept through the valley, covering many of these magnificent geysers that once adorned its landscape. As we marvel at this snapshot frozen in time from over a decade ago, let it serve as a reminder of both the beauty and fragility of our planet's geological wonders. The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russian Far East holds within it an abundance of earth sciences waiting to be explored further by researchers and enthusiasts alike. Science Photo Library has captured not only an exquisite moment but also sparks curiosity about our world's hidden treasures found within Geyser Valley - where heat meets geography with awe-inspiring results.
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