On Saturday, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning images of a volcanic lake spewing deep blue lava. The video was released as part of a special Halloween program.
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- Who posted the video?
- What does the video show?
- Where is the volcano located?
- How did people on the Internet react to the video?
Who posted the video?
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The woman in the video confirms that the film’s location is Lake Kawah Ijen in East Java, Indonesia, and calls it “the creepiest place on Earth.” It is the crater of a volcano filled with acid that spits out blue flames.
In particular, scientists refer to it as “the largest barrel of acid on Earth” due to its high concentration of sulfuric acid and other minerals, which give the lake its striking blue-green color.
”One of the most spectacular phenomena of Kawah Ijen are its famous blue flames. “These eerie blue flames are ignited by sulfuric gases escaping from the cracks of the volcanic crater, creating a surreal nighttime spectacle,” the ESA wrote while sharing the stunning video.
What does the video show?
Instagram screenshot
The gases from this beautiful volcano on the eastern edge of the island of Java burn day and night, but its distinctive blue hue can only be seen after dark. During the day, traditional miners brave the deadly vapors to collect huge chunks of sulfur from the crater margins of a large turquoise lake.
Every day, hundreds of people make the laborious and dangerous journey to fill their wicker baskets with large blocks of this bright yellow natural element.
Others, unable to afford such safety measures, simply cover their faces with wet towels, as their eyes hurt from the thick, bitter smoke. Local companies buy the sulfur and use it to refine sugar, create matches and make medicines.
Where is the volcano located?
The location of the video is Lake Kawah Ijen in East Java, Indonesia. It is known as “the scariest place on Earth” due to the eerie blue flames ignited by sulfuric gases escaping from the volcanic crater, creating a surreal nighttime spectacle.
How did people on the Internet react to the video?
Internet users were captivated by the video and wrote a series of comments. Some people also commented on their own visits to the site.
“Been there and done that,” one person commented. ”Be careful with the sulfur columns; Even with the protective mask on you can barely breathe.”
”Given Hell’s “fire and brimstone” reputation, this pool of acid could simply be the real Hell on Earth,” observed another. “Creepy, spectacular stuff,” said a third. “Very fascinating,” added a fourth.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn