“Artist’s palette” and “The Champagne Pool”: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
“Artist’s palette” and “The Champagne Pool”: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is one of the country’s most famous attractions 06.01.2010, Sputnik International
Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is one of the country’s most famous attractions. Photo: “The Champagne Pool.”
The pool’s water is oversaturated with semimetal compounds such as arsenic and antimony sulphides which form colorful sediments. Bright stripes of underwater orange oxides contrast with light grey lime deposits
One should walk with extreme caution in the fumarole fields. Jumping is out of the question for fear of falling into underground passages created by hot gases
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