‘What could be scarier than a blue flame coming out of a lake?’ That’s what a woman asks in a video shared by the European Space Agency (ESA). Wondering which location he’s talking about? It is Lake Kawah Ijen in East Java, Indonesia. It is a volcanic crater that is ‘full of acid that also spews blue flames’.
Image shows Lake Kawah Ijen in East Java, Indonesia. (Instagram/@europeanspaceagency)
What causes a blue flame?
“Geologists call it ‘Earth’s Largest Acid Barrel,’ because of its high concentration of sulfuric acid and various minerals, which also give the lake its stunning blue-green color,” ESA wrote.
“One of the most spectacular phenomena in Kawah Ijen is its famous blue flame. These eerie blue flames are ignited by sulfurous gases escaping from fissures in the volcanic crater, creating a surreal nighttime spectacle,” the space agency added.
A video shared by ESA shows a woman explaining Lake Kawah Ijen in detail. The clip also captures blue flames above the surface of the lake.
Check out this video of the amazing but slightly spooky place:
The video was published a day ago. It has since garnered close to 1.4 lakh views. The share additionally collected close to 3300 likes. It also received tons of comments from people.
What did Instagram users say about this video?
“I’ve been there. Careful with the wisps of sulphur, it’s hard to breathe even with a protective mask,” wrote an Instagram user. “Spectacular creepy stuff,” another posted. “Very interesting,” added a third. What do you think of this ‘spooky’ to the lake?
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Source: newstars.edu.vn