Ghostly forest mud pot

 

This mud pot is nestled within a remote forested area, offering a fascinating glimpse into the interplay between geothermal activity and a vegetated environment. Reaching a depth of roughly 3 metres, the mud pot is distinguished by its strikingly white mud. The clay significantly impacts the color. When hot spring water or acidic geothermal fluids break down volcanic rocks, they form fine clay minerals. If these clays are rich in silica or kaolinite, they appear white or light grey. Characterised by sporadic eruptions, this mud pool expels mud many meters high, covering the nearby vegetation.