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Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan, Azerbaijan 2018
Mud volcanoes are associated with oilfields. Rich oil and gas fields are found in the territories of mud volcanoes. In addition, lava, mud and liquid erupted by mud volcanoes are used as raw materials in chemical and construction industries and also in pharmacology.
Every 20 years or so, one of these mud/gas volcanoes will ignite deep below the surface and create a massive explosion. While generally not dangerous to people, as they are far outside of most city centers, it is believed that six shepherds and over 2,000 sheep were killed by a mud volcano in Bozdagh, Azerbaijan.
Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan, Azerbaijan 2018
Mud volcanoes are associated with oilfields. Rich oil and gas fields are found in the territories of mud volcanoes. In addition, lava, mud and liquid erupted by mud volcanoes are used as raw materials in chemical and construction industries and also in pharmacology.
Every 20 years or so, one of these mud/gas volcanoes will ignite deep below the surface and create a massive explosion. While generally not dangerous to people, as they are far outside of most city centers, it is believed that six shepherds and over 2,000 sheep were killed by a mud volcano in Bozdagh, Azerbaijan.