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.
