The Exotic Turquoise Blue Acidic Lake In Ijen Crater

October 1, 2009 by Rianingrum · 1 Comment
Filed under: indonesia, lakes, mountains 

The volcanic cone of Ijen is dominating the landscape of the eastern end of Ijen Crater has become one of the most visited volcano in East Java, Indonesia, caused by it’s wonderful volcanic scenery and it’s fresh air.

The caldera of Crater of Ijen is filled with lake which offers a spectacular turquoise blue surface view. The nature phenomenon is combining so well with a wind-blown patterns of yellow sulfur.

Ijen crater ( Kawah Ijen) is the world’s largest highly acidic lake and is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation in which sulfur-laden baskets are hand-carried from the crater floor.

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