Go figure.
The El Tatio Geysers.
https://youtu.be/fn5k7tURnhA?si=rQXiqON3t2sZSEaU
One thing you will notice, immediately.
Scrub plants surround the geysers...survive on the fine mist in the air.
With the scrub comes the vicuna...a llama-type animal indigenous to Chile.
Tourists can even swim in a thermal pool.
The water temperature, there, stays from 89 to 95 degrees and is like relaxing in a warm bath.
Most of the geysers are surrounded by geyser mounds, which are built up from the minerals ejected when they erupt.
These are also known as discharge deposits.
Because the use of the area for geothermal energy could cause the geysers to suddenly cease to exist, the Chilean government fights the energy department...preferring the tourist dollars.
El Tatio provides about 90% of San Pedro's tourism.
Until next time...
