The Boiling Mud Pools
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Sightseeing

Message from Mathias De Coensel

Gunnuhver Geothermal Area is a remarkable natural wonder located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. This area is characterized by its geothermal activity, which has created a landscape of boiling mud pools, hissing steam vents, and colorful mineral deposits.

The most prominent feature of Gunnuhver Geothermal Area is the large mud pool that bubbles and churns with boiling hot water and mud. The steam vents in the area emit columns of hot steam that can reach up to 20 meters in height. Visitors to the area can also see vibrant mineral deposits, including bright yellow sulfur and orange iron oxide.

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