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Eldar Kadymov | all galleries >> Galleries >> Costa Rica Is All About Nature > Crater Of Poas Volcano
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03-DEC-2007

Crater Of Poas Volcano

Poas volcano is located at 2,750 m altitude and has 2 craters one of which is the only crater on the face of planet filled with the sulfurous lake. One crater is still active and from time to time one could see geysers blowing the steam from the face of the lake. Poas is deemed to be a world's biggest geyser. You can see on this image small plum of small sulfuric smoke on the lake . The summit area of Poas Volcano is covered with ash and has little vegetation. Explosions still occur regularly, and the activity like the steam, is often caused by the interaction of the lava with the water. While the water in the lake may seem inviting, it is extremely acidic and can be as hot as 85 degrees Celsius, so it is definitely not for swimming.
79 species of birds live in Poas national park, like hummingbirds and the resplendent Quetzal.

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Jim Coffman23-Feb-2008 03:20
WOW! Beautiful
Sabine Stetson23-Dec-2007 21:36
stunning image.....awesome....thank you for
the explanation.....:)
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Hodero22-Dec-2007 06:20
Great place for people with Fungus of the skin....
Paco López22-Dec-2007 06:04
Great and beautiful shot!! V!
Michael Shpuntov22-Dec-2007 01:15
Wow milk bath :-). Great shot.