Pōhutu Geyser : Whakarewarewa Te Puia in Rotorua
This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "Landscape" curated by Chris Boothman and 2) "Mountains and Canyons" also by Chris Boothman .
Pōhutu (‘‘poor-hoo-too’’) is the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere. She erupts once or twice every hour and sometimes reaches heights of 30 metres (100 feet). Pōhutu means ‘‘constant splashing’’ in Māori.
As well as being a spectacular sight, Pōhutu is the most reliable geyser on Earth. Eruptions can last from a few minutes to much longer. About 15 years ago, Pōhutu erupted for over 250 days. Pōohutu has been visited by royalty and many other famous people. However, because nearby residents used bores to tap into the valley’s geothermal resources, Pōohutu was once at grave risk of losing its power. Fortunately, a programme to close bores has ensured that today, Pōohutu continues to impress visitors once or twice an hour.
Pōhutu Geyser : Whakarewarewa Te Puia in Rotorua
This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "Landscape" curated by Chris Boothman and 2) "Mountains and Canyons" also by Chris Boothman .
Pōhutu (‘‘poor-hoo-too’’) is the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere. She erupts once or twice every hour and sometimes reaches heights of 30 metres (100 feet). Pōhutu means ‘‘constant splashing’’ in Māori.
As well as being a spectacular sight, Pōhutu is the most reliable geyser on Earth. Eruptions can last from a few minutes to much longer. About 15 years ago, Pōhutu erupted for over 250 days. Pōohutu has been visited by royalty and many other famous people. However, because nearby residents used bores to tap into the valley’s geothermal resources, Pōohutu was once at grave risk of losing its power. Fortunately, a programme to close bores has ensured that today, Pōohutu continues to impress visitors once or twice an hour.