Geothermal area. Steam rising from a geothermal area with solfataras. These are fumeroles that emit sulphurous gases, leaving deposits of sulphur (yel

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Geothermal area. Steam rising from a geothermal area with solfataras. These are fumeroles that emit sulphurous gases, leaving deposits of sulphur (yellow). Geothermal areas are where volcanic activity drives hot water and steam to the surface. Photographed at the Krisuvik geothermal area in Iceland.

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