Valley of Geysers

Valley of Geysers, in Kamchatka Russia 

One of Russia’s Seven Wonders, the Valley of Geysers the second largest geyser field in the world, with about 90 geysers in the 6 kilometer basin. Visitors to the Valley of Geysers experience the undisturbed nature of a region inaccessible by car. Only a few thousand visitors are able to see the Valley of Geysers each year, and those who do travel as part of a group tour. The geysers are part of a wildlife reserve, and visitors are likely to see a variety of creatures during their time at the geysers.

The geysers are a result of geothermic activity, which also causes the nearby volcanoes. Some of the geysers have been named, like Velikan, meaning Giant geyser, which shoots up to 40 meters into the air. A recent mudslide has caused damage to this geyser in particular, though it reportedly continues to be active.