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It doesn't get much more raw than this:
The surface is hot, mud bubbling away all around you, steam vents blowing and hissing constantly, and the smell of rotten eggs is just breathtaking ... This is Hverir!
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Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Yellowstone National Park is so large that is covers three states, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, 96% in Wyoming. It is a live volcano - geysers, fumaroles (steam vents), hot springs, mudpots... Witnessing the volcanic power in a geyser, and its energy in hot springs is amazing. One of the biggest challenges in visiting Yellowstone is finding a close place to stay. It's a big park, just driving along the park is 4 hours. You can either stay inside it (lodge which can be expensive and booked way in advance); or you have to drive quite a while to even hit any park attractions. The photo was taken at Grand Prismatic Spring. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat. Because there's very little living in the center of the pool, the water looks extremely clear, and has a beautiful, deep-blue color. As the water spreads out and cools, it creates concentric circles of varying temperatures. Each ring creates a very different environment inhabited by different types of bacteria. And it's the different types of bacteria that give the spring its prismatic colors.
Mudpots and fumaroles in Hverir (Hverarönd) near the Námafjall mountain in north Iceland.
Back from our trip to Iceland. I bring some photos torn despite the bad weather. Mainly rain and wind but impressions and awakenings are still intact.
De retour de notre voyage en Islande. J'emmène quelques photos arrachées malgrè le très mauvais temps. Principalement la pluie et le vent mais les impressions et les emerveillements sont toujours intacts.
Something warm and steamy today.
One of the many intriguing, unique and smelly geothermal features in Yellowstone's Hayden Valley Mud Volcano area.
"The Crow peoples saw the steam from this mudpit as snorts of an angry bull bison. An unknown European American gave it the current name. Its previous names include Gothic Grotto, Blowing Cavern, and The Belcher.
The surging action has decreased since 1994, though no one is sure why. In 1999, more dramatic changes occurred: the water temperature dropped 10 degrees and the color changed from green to chalky white. nps.gov
Hope your day is warm and pleasant.
El Tatio Geothermal Field is a fascinating natural wonder located in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile, known for its spectacular geysers and other geothermal features. Here's what I know about it:
Location and Size:
Situated at a staggering altitude of 4,320 meters (14,170 feet) above sea level, making it the highest geyser field in the world.
Covers an area of about 30 square kilometers (12 square miles), ranking as the third-largest geyser field in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Geothermal Features:
Home to around 80 geysers and hot springs, scattered across two main sections: the northern and southern fields.
These geysers erupt with steam and hot water, creating a dramatic and otherworldly spectacle, especially at sunrise when the air is cold and the contrast is most striking.
The geothermal field also boasts fumaroles, vents that release hot gases and steam, and mudpots, areas of boiling mud.
Formation and Significance:
Formed by the heat from a magma chamber located deep beneath the Earth's surface.
This heat source also powers the geothermal activity, making El Tatio a valuable resource for generating renewable energy.
The field is also an important scientific site, offering insights into geothermal processes and the history of the Andes Mountains.
Tourism:
A popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to witness the geysers and experience the unique landscape.
Tours are available to take visitors to the geyser field, often departing early in the morning to catch the sunrise spectacle.
It's important to be aware of the high altitude and dress warmly, as temperatures can drop significantly at night.
Additional facts:
The name "El Tatio" is derived from the Kunza word for "grandfather."
The geysers erupt unpredictably, ranging in height from a few meters to several meters.
The surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna, including vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas.
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Iceland. A new mudpot is appeared this year in the geothermal site of Námafjall.
Islande. Une nouvelle marmite de boue est apparue cette année dans le site géothermique de Námafjall.
Anemone Geyser
Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
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Thanks to Mary Bluepony for identifying the Anemone Geyser.
This viw looks south down the Varmá ('Warm River’). The town of Hveragerði (means Hots Springs Yard in Icelandic) lies to the right of the photo and a group of mud springs, fumeroles, hot pools and geothermal wells lie to the left along the mountain front. The steam rising in the photo comes from a broken geothermal pipeline, one of many that carries hot steam to Hveragerði to provide heat to buildings, homes, and greenhouses as well a peform task such as cook and bake bread.
This fumerole is one of the features formed after an earthquake near Hveragerði, Iceland in May, 2008. It is located in a area of hot springs across the Varmá ('Warm River') from the town of Hveragerði (means Hots Springs Yard in Icelandic) that is labeled Hveramel on some maps. ( Hveramel means hot springs in Icelandic.) The area had long been the source of geothermal water and steam that heated greenhouses and homes. But the 2008 earthquake caused the area to roar back to life. During the quake, loud thumps were heard. A greenhouse near in the area collaped. Northeast-southwest trending fissures opened and mud volcanoes/ mud springs formed along the fissures and spewed fountains of mud. Ttis fumerole is located along a fissure west of the mud springs, Leirgerður. There are several other hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles in the area still active along the fissures in the area.
Some of the thermal treats at Yellowstone's Mud Volcano group near Hayden Valley. I could hear the gurgling waters in the middle pond and an occasional burp from the deeper holes. Very interesting. And rather smelly.
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During an earthquake in May, 2008 near the town of Hveragerði a series of mud volcanoes/ mud springs formed a fissure. This is the highest spring on the mountainside as well as the furtherest east. I think this the set of springs that were called Hrifla after the quake.
El Tatio Geothermal Field is a fascinating natural wonder located in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile, known for its spectacular geysers and other geothermal features. Here's what I know about it:
Location and Size:
Situated at a staggering altitude of 4,320 meters (14,170 feet) above sea level, making it the highest geyser field in the world.
Covers an area of about 30 square kilometers (12 square miles), ranking as the third-largest geyser field in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Geothermal Features:
Home to around 80 geysers and hot springs, scattered across two main sections: the northern and southern fields.
These geysers erupt with steam and hot water, creating a dramatic and otherworldly spectacle, especially at sunrise when the air is cold and the contrast is most striking.
The geothermal field also boasts fumaroles, vents that release hot gases and steam, and mudpots, areas of boiling mud.
Formation and Significance:
Formed by the heat from a magma chamber located deep beneath the Earth's surface.
This heat source also powers the geothermal activity, making El Tatio a valuable resource for generating renewable energy.
The field is also an important scientific site, offering insights into geothermal processes and the history of the Andes Mountains.
Tourism:
A popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to witness the geysers and experience the unique landscape.
Tours are available to take visitors to the geyser field, often departing early in the morning to catch the sunrise spectacle.
It's important to be aware of the high altitude and dress warmly, as temperatures can drop significantly at night.
Additional facts:
The name "El Tatio" is derived from the Kunza word for "grandfather."
The geysers erupt unpredictably, ranging in height from a few meters to several meters.
The surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna, including vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas.
Mudpots form in high-temperature geothermal areas where there isn’t much water. They gurgle and bubble slightly outside their craters, leaving gray and white slurry around the edges. The sight, the sound and the smell, you get it all when you visit the Hverir geothermal area in northern Iceland.
Hverir is a magical area in Northern Iceland that boasts a lunar-like landscape of bubbling mud pots, steaming vents and fumaroles.
The powerful stench of sulphur is a small price to pay to view one of Iceland's most ethereal landscapes.
This is beautiful mud springs formed after an earthquake in May, 2008. It is located in a area of hot springs across the Varmá ('Warm River') from the town of Hveragerði (means Hots Springs Yard in Icelandic) that is labeled Hveramel on some maps. ( Hveramel means hot springs in Icelandic.) The relatively quiet thermal area had long been the source of geothermal water and steam that heated greenhouses and homes. But the 2008 earthquake caused the area to roar back to life. During the quake, loud thumps were heard. A greenhouse near in the area collaped. Northeast-southwest trending fissures opened and mud volcanoes/ mud springs formed along the fissures and spewed fountains of mud. The largest of these hot mud springs, Leirgerður, sent mud jets 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) into the air for days after the earthquake. On this day, 9 years after the quake, the main pool was a pretty redish pink but vents nearby spit up mud and steam. There are several other hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles in the area still active along the fissures caused by the quake.
Námafjall is a mountain near Mývatn in North East Iceland. The mountain is close to the Kraftla volcano in the middle of a geothermal area.
Hverir is a hot-spring area at the base of Námafjall. There are several steam fumaroles, some bubbling mud pots to go along with the lovely smell of rotting eggs (sulfur). :)
Hverir is a geothermal area at the foot of Namafjall volcanic mountain in Iceand, and not far from Lake Mývatn. Features of this amazing landscape include colourful sulphurous mud springs, pools of boiling mud, steam vents, cracked mud and fumaroles. The air is filled with steam and the smell of sulphur. Hverir is also known as Hverarönd.
Namafjall is the mountain overlooking Hverir, a geothermal area with boiling mudpots and fumaroles. At a depth of 1000m, the temperature at Hverir is above 200 degrees Celsius.
As the ground gets quite hot and the mudpots bubble up in the area, it’s advised that you stick to the trails. The terrain and the scenery are surreal. The cracked ground boasts shades of red, green, yellow, and white. The steam slightly obscures the barren surroundings. These are several impressive features that make a a visit to Namafjall Hverir geothermal area incredibly worthwhile.
A power plant sits near the east end of the Grey Lagoon in the middle of the Reykjanes (Gunnuhver) Geothermal Field west of Grindavík, Iceland.
Surrounded by geothermal wells and power plant facilities, a geothermal drilling rig sits in the middle of the Reykjanes (Gunnuhver) Geothermal Field , west of Grindavík, Iceland. The lake in the middle of the photo is called by some the “Grey Lagoon”, after the famous Blue Lagoon which is a tourist attraction at a power plant northeast of this location on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Along the left side of the lake shore is a group of hot springs and mudpots called the Power Plant Group.
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New mudpot in the Námafjáll site, Iceland.
Nouvelle marmite de boue dans le site de Námafjáll, Islande.
When I asked my daughter for the place she liked the most on our 2015 round trip, she said immediatly "The boiling mud pots and steam vents". This 2026 photo is dedicated to her.
Yellowstone National Park, the granddaddy of them all, sits atop a massive volcanic caldera, the largest on the North American continent. The manifestations of which appear as mudpots, hot springs and geysers, such as this, and the far more famous, "Old Faithful". Established in 1872, it is absolutely the first National Park in the United States, and considered by many to be the first in the World.
To feel the heat of Iceland, go to Hverir, a large geothermal field of bubbling mudpots, hissing fumaroles and sticky red soil. Fumeroles are openings in the Earth’s crust, often in the neighborhood of volcanoes, which emits steam and gases such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen sulfide. This one was emitting steam and hissing loudly.
A landscape of steaming purple pools and yellow mudpots is a feature of the Námafjall or Hverir geothermal area at Námaskarð in northern Iceland.
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9. The Brooklyn Bridge ~ NYC, 10. Hug me, touch me ... I will light up your way., 11. Born to be free ..., 12. Erosion of land ..., 13. ... workaholic ⣠lol, 14. Badlands National Park ... The Land of Fossil Hunters, 15. Autumn impressions ..., 16. Evening Moon,
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25. Extreme heat ..., 26. Fountain Geyser Live, 27. Fountain Geyser, 28. Lower Geyser Basin Panorama, 29. A Fumarole ... closeup 2, 30. Fountain Paint Pot ... the colors of the mud, 31. Fountain Paint Pot, 32. Illusion of gold ...,
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One of the major attractions of the Krafla area is Leirhnjúkur hill and its solfataras.
Leirhnjúkur hill split open in January 11, 1725, spouting lava. After a minor burp in 1746, it became the manacing sulphur-encrusted mud hole.
The earth's crust here is extremely thin and in places the ground is ferociously hot. Steaming vents on the pastel-coloured rhyolite mountain to the west are the last vestiges of a series of explosions in 1975.
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Yellowstone preserves the largest collection of hydrothermal features on the planet. Here one has an unparalleled opportunity to view hot springs, geysers, mudpots, and fumaroles in a natural setting.
A view across the geothermal area, Gunnuhver, shows some of the thermal features and power generation facilities This highly active geothermal area, which is also called the Reykjanes Geothermal Field, sits on the southwest side of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Altered ground and sinter encrusted in places with native sulfur and sulphates make up the foreground, The visible features visible from left to right in the center of the photo are: Observation platform on Kísilhól (“silica hill”) surrunded by solfataras; Grey Lagoon; Powerplant group containing fumaroles, steaming ground and mudpots; power generation wells and plants.
The development of the Geothermal power plant in 2006 effected the hydrothermal features. Steaming off the ground at Reykjanes increased markedly as a consequence of pressure drawdown in the geothermal reservoir after exploitation. Some boreholes drilled during development became steam vents or mud pools. Geysers once known in the area have all disappeared.
This image was created by merging several handheld images together.
Kerlingarfjöll is a mountain range located in the central highlands of Iceland. It is known for its stunning landscapes, geothermal activity, and challenging hiking trails. The hiking experience in Kerlingarfjöll is truly unique and offers adventurers a chance to explore the raw beauty of Iceland's wilderness.
The roads to Kerlingarfjöll are usually closed in winter due to the harsh weather conditions and the risk of avalanches. The roads normally re-open end of Jun or early July. It is always advisable to check the road conditions and weather forecast. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) provides up-to-date information on road conditions daily in Iceland, including the roads leading to Kerlingarfjöll.
The hiking experience in Kerlingarfjöll is a true adventure. The unique landscapes, geothermal activity, and challenging trails make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you choose a short day hike or a multi-day trek, Kerlingarfjöll offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Iceland's wilderness.
One of the most popular hiking trails in Kerlingarfjöll is the Hveradalir Trail. This trail takes hikers through a geothermal area filled with hot springs, mud pots, and steam vents. The vibrant colors of the landscape, ranging from reds and yellows to blues and greens, create a surreal atmosphere. The trail is moderately difficult, with some steep sections and uneven terrain, but the breathtaking views make it all worth it.
Here show you the most beautiful part of mountain range!
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Yellowstone National Park preserves the most extraordinary collection of hot springs, geysers, mudpots, and fumaroles on Earth.
I escaped the crowded Myvatn campground early in the morning and went to the Hverir geothermal area before the tour busses arrived. I had this sulfurous boiling mud pot all to myself and lots of red mud on my shoes when I was done.
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In the hydrothermal field of Leirhnjúkur, we will find many mudpots and fumaroles.
Dans le champ hydrothermal de Leirhnjukur, on trouvera un certain nombre de fumerolles et de marmites de boue.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a lesser known national park that had been on my list for awhile. I spent the day exploring and discovered that the best features require some hiking which is why I shall be returning. I need to bag that peak (Lassen Peak)!
A hike everyone should do is the Bumpass Hell Trail that takes you down to a basin of geothermal features including roaring fumaroles (steam and volcanic-gas vents), thumping mud pots, boiling pools, and steaming ground vents. It is so cool to see features I've always associated with Yellowstone right here in California!
From the cold winter of the last photo to the hot summer: thermal features of Yellowstone
"The Lower Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin in area, in Yellowstone National Park. It covers approximately 11 square miles. By comparison, the Upper Geyser Basin only covers about one square mile. Because of its large size, the thermal features in the Lower Geyser Basin tend to be clumped in widely spaced groups. The easiest grouping to get to and probably the most interesting to explore is the Fountain Paint Pot area."
yellowstone.net/intro/lower-basin/
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