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NATURAL WONDERS

MAIN IMAGE Stream running between the rhyolite hills of remote
Landmannalaugar BELOW (left to right) Lava following an eruption
at Surtsey; Strokkur erupting in the Geysir area

4 MORE GEOTHERMAL SITES
TO RIVAL YELLOWSTONE

SOL DE MAÑANA, BOLIVIA This geothermal field sits at an
elevation of nearly 16,400 ft (5,000 m), in one of the wildest
landscapes on earth. Nearby, you’ll find vast salt flats, steaming
volcanoes, and colorful, flamingo-filled lagoons.
TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK, NEW ZEALAND Head to
this park if you’re looking for superb hiking and extensive
geothermal features. The popular Tongariro Crossing takes
hikers through an amazing volcanic landscape. Nearby
Rotorua offers a token geyser field.
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA A visit to this wild and
ragged hard-to-reach corner of the fiery Pacific Rim may well
prove to be the trip of a lifetime. It is best accessed by
organized tour (see also p215).

BEPPU, JAPAN A popular Japanese resort on the island of
Kyushu, Beppu is for those who appreciate tamed geysers and
hot springs with a dose of carnival atmosphere.

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