Oyster Pool
This small pool was formed during a volcanic eruption in 1973 at Wai-o-Tapu in the Rotorua area of New Zealand's North Island. It is named for the pale scalloped silica deposits around its rim, which resemble an oyster shell.
Although small, it continues to be highly active. The acidic water is permanently near-boiling.
The area has some 3 km of walking tracks which work their way round a variety of geothermal features. It is a commercial enterprise, but well worth the money.
Oyster Pool
This small pool was formed during a volcanic eruption in 1973 at Wai-o-Tapu in the Rotorua area of New Zealand's North Island. It is named for the pale scalloped silica deposits around its rim, which resemble an oyster shell.
Although small, it continues to be highly active. The acidic water is permanently near-boiling.
The area has some 3 km of walking tracks which work their way round a variety of geothermal features. It is a commercial enterprise, but well worth the money.