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science-and-environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Satellite Reveals Mysterious 'Goblin Forest' Encircling Sacred Volcano

A satellite image from Landsat 8 has captured Mount Taranaki in New Zealand, surrounded by the 'Goblin Forest,' a ring of gnarled kāmahi trees. This forest, named for its eerie appearance, grows over fossilized remains of past trees. Mount Taranaki, an active but currently dormant stratovolcano, holds cultural significance for the Māori people and was granted legal personhood in 2017. The mountain is closely monitored for potential eruptions, with a 30-50% chance of erupting in the next 50 years.

via PetaPixel|

#goblin-forest #landsat-8 #maori-culture

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Goblin Forest: A Mystical Circle Around a Sacred Volcano

A satellite image captured by NASA's Landsat 8 shows New Zealand's Mount Taranaki surrounded by the eerily circular Egmont National Park, home to the twisted 'Goblin Forest.' The forest's unique appearance is due to kāmahi trees growing over fossilized remains of past eruptions. Mount Taranaki, considered sacred by the Māori and granted legal personhood in 2017, is an active stratovolcano with a history of significant eruptions. It is renowned for its near-perfect cone shape, which has been used as a film double for Mount Fuji.

via Livescience.com|

#egmont-national-park #environment #goblin-forest

adventuresurvival2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miraculous Survival: Climber Walks Away with Minor Injuries After 2,000ft Fall on Mount Taranaki"

A climber miraculously survived a nearly 2,000 ft fall down Mount Taranaki, one of New Zealand's deadliest mountains, with only minor injuries after landing on soft snow. The climber lost his footing while approaching the summit and slipped, but was found 600m below by a member of the group. Despite the challenging conditions and previous fatalities in the area, the climber's fall was softened by the snow, and he was safely brought down. Authorities emphasize the importance of special skills, preparation, and carrying distress beacons when climbing Mount Taranaki.

via Daily Mail|

#adventuresurvival #climbing #lucky-escape