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Category:Geysers of New Zealand

Yellowstone Lake now occupies part of this giant caldera. Since that last great outburst, about 1,200 cubic km (288 cubic miles) of rhyolite lava flows and domes have erupted in numerous smaller events. The cooling roots of such past eruptions, or possibly the new intrusions of magma at shallow depth, are the heat sources for the Yellowstone hot springs and geysers. The Craters of the Moon have a very different history than the previous parks mentioned. The area only opened to the public recently when a geothermal power station was established nearby. Here, between lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti, you can see a mud volcano and the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the Mud Pool to complete your experience at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Minutes from the city centre, geysers of boiling water roar from the ground and pools of bubbling mud gurgle and belch. Yellowstone National Park in the United States is one of the most famous areas of hot springs and geysers in the world. In and around Rotorua's geothermal areas, sneaky threads of steam drift upward from parks, river banks and drains. of sulphur wafts through the air. What is the largest natural spring in the world?As the largest and deepest freshwater spring in the world, Wakulla Springs is a natural and cultural landmark, so there is a great need for its preservation as a Florida State Park. The park has numerous springs that contribute to the Wakulla River run, hence its name "Wakulla Springs." With that, the volcano grew 20 times larger and formed the Waimangu Volcanic Valley.With britz explorer review fed by geothermal springs, Wairakei Terraces is a place where you can experience the tranquillity of geothermal waters and see some stunning terraces, geysers and hot springs.We see hot water and steam coming out of the earth as springs, mud pools or geysers. The Champagne Pool is huge, colourful and picturesquely steaming, the Artist's Palette is well named, the Mud Pool plops and splatters very satisfyingly, and the surrounding bush contrasts with the bleak and blistered terrain that surrounds the water features. Rotorua has bigger geysers — Pohutu is the highest in the Southern Hemisphere — but you have to hang around to catch them performing. Though is smaller and of course feels less natural, it's unique to be able to watch someone summon a guaranteed spout. There are many other places around New Zealand where you can experience volcanic or geothermal activity, but in Rotorua you will find the most concentrated area – one of many reasons why Rotorua is a top destination for visitors to New Zealand. Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape – the key to what you see lies below the surface – one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand, extending over 18-sq. km. Volcanism and tectonic activity The hāngi (haa-ngee) is another popular Māori cooking style. A large pit is dug and hot rocks placed at the bottom. Meat and vegetables are placed in baskets, wrapped in leaves, lowered on top of the rocks and covered with soil. The geothermal heat infuses the kai (food) with a delicious flavour. The traditio