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Sulfur crystals

Sulfur crystals

Sulfur crystals form around vents where hydrogen sulfide gas is escaping.

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Private collection
Photograph by Simon Nathan

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How to cite this page:

Carol Stewart. 'Hot springs, mud pools and geysers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/hot-springs-mud-pools-and-geysers/4/2