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Sulphur Banks


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hvnpsb9.JPG (16256 bytes) To see these Sulphur Banks is quite spectacular.  One might think to be on another planet, but please remember: Volcano Fumes are hazardous to your health!   Heed Warning Signs!
Visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women are especially at risk and should avoid Sulphur Banks, and other areas where volcanic fumes are present.
hvnpsb4.JPG (12505 bytes) hvnpsb10.JPG (12295 bytes) hvnpsb5.JPG (12214 bytes)hvnpsb1.JPG (14208 bytes) hvnpsb2.JPG (10200 bytes) hvnpsb3.JPG (14163 bytes)hvnpsb6.JPG (10752 bytes) hvnpsb7.JPG (10044 bytes) When we took these pictures some Volcanologists where taking measurements of the sulphur content of the fumes beeing emitted into the air.  To do so they moved some of the rocks that where covering the vent which showed some spectacular sulphur crystals deposited on them.

<click on any of the pictures on the left for a larger view> 
hvnpsb8.JPG (15346 bytes) When you come to visit our precious Volcanoes National Park, please heed all warning signs!

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