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Geothermal fumaroles emitting steam in volcanic caldera, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Kamchatka , Russia

Multiple geothermal fumaroles release steam vents across a mineral-stained volcanic landscape in Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, captured September 2014.

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The Valley of Earth's Breath

Kamchatka's geothermal fields represent one of the planet's most active volcanic regions, where tectonic forces create dramatic displays of steam and heat.

The vivid coloration comes from sulfur deposits and mineral oxidation, painting the barren landscape in yellows, ochres, and rust reds.

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Kamchatka travel Russia wilderness UNESCO World Heritage caldera earth heat extreme environment extreme landscapes fumarole geological geothermal geothermal activity geothermal energy geyser kamchatka

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