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Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-12861

Whakaari/White Island has an active hydrothermal system that produces hot springs, fumaroles, mud pools, and acid streams and lakes. A sulfur-rich hot spring is shown here with extensive mineralization across the surrounding surface. Photo by Janine Krippner, 2005.

Whakaari/White Island has an active hydrothermal system that produces hot springs, fumaroles, mud pools, and acid streams and lakes. A sulfur-rich hot spring is shown here with extensive mineralization across the surrounding surface.

Photo by Janine Krippner, 2005.

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Keywords: geothermal | hot spring | sulfur | mineral deposit


Whakaari/White Island