Salt water volcano bubbles in Rio Claro, T&T
The existence of Trinidad and Tobagos only salt water volcano has been confirmed in the forest off Guyaguayare Road, Rio Claro.
On Saturday 15 April, a team of 37 geoscientists and guides visited the geological phenomenon.
A release from the Mayaro Rio Claro Regional Corporation says that in 1959, Dr Hans Kugler recorded this feature as a salt spring in his work Surface Geology Map of Trinidad. A mixture of water and a tar-like substance can reportedly be seen bubbling and flowing within the crater.
The salinity or salt water concentration of sea water is around 3.5 percent, and the water found within the crater is said to be at a maximum of 2.3 percent, based on the figures provided by the local chapter of American Association of Petroleum Geologists Young Professionals, who were present on the trip.
Over the years, a terrace covered with a coral-like formation known as tufa formed below the crater of the volcano, which plunges around 250 feet downhill to meet the salt water river in the area, which is devoid of vegetation.
Around 100 feet from the salt water volcano is a major oil seep, which also flows down toward the salt water river.
Persons wishing to visit the volcano are strongly advised not to attempt the hike without a knowledgeable guide. The crater is located in a southwesterly direction from a start point near the Salt Water Bridge on the Guyaguyare Road.
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Salt water volcano bubbles in Rio Claro, T&T
Bobolee will come by soon an say he discovered them.
In reply to sgtdjones
How I wish I had seen all those wonders,I have only seen the Pitch Lake when I was six.I know we really do have some natural beauty.I have read about all those caves in the Northern Range some filled with water.I have never seen an Ocelot,I have seen a deer once running accross the road when we were going to the beach,I have also seen an Agouti and Iguanas on trees.I haven't seen wild pigs,lappe or tatoo but have eaten the meat.
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In reply to Dan_De_Lyan
GUAYAGUAYARE:
It's an Amerindian name given to the place,the were some of the original inhabitants of Trinidad,there are several places that have retained it's original names.When the French came they changed some of the names,when they left the Spanish came and gave many Spanish names,then it was the turn of the Brits to leave their mark.Originality if you don't mind.
Here's another name that should bring a laugh or smile to your face.CHACACHACARE.
Pronounced CHACA CHA KA RAY
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In reply to granite
Padner, next time you visit Trinidad, go check out the UNC headquarters, you will see many of them running wild there.
In reply to Emir
Ah hear these are quite small in stature.
In reply to sgtdjones
The Golden tree frog is also found in Guyana.
Most of the Flora and Fauna of TT came when it was attached to South America....
In reply to Emir
OH, how come you know so much Imam? Did a UNC pig grab one of ya relatives and she told them how she enjoyed the squealing?
Since den you have a hatred of anything Indo ?
NO comments on the PNM murders , huh?
In reply to Larr Pullo
I once saw one of these frogs sitting on a leaf and it was yellow.I told friends and my parents but nobody believed me,now I see the proof.
In reply to Larr Pullo
I once saw one of these frogs sitting on a leaf and it was yellow.I told friends and my parents but nobody believed me,now I see the proof,in Trinidad of course.
In reply to sgtdjones
Lucky Sow!
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