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st. lucia volcano
Don't merely visit to see the Sulphur Springs. Get out and meet it!
"An absolute must when traveling to St. Lucia!"
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ST. LUCIA VOLCANO TOURS
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The St. Lucia Volcanoes Are Truly a Wonder to Behold
The landscape of St. Lucia is incredibly diverse. From lush rain forests to the volcanic area located on the southwestern end of the island, the terrain is quite varied. If you are looking to visit the island, the St. Lucia Volcano is absolutely a sight to behold. These Soufriere volcanoes, AKA Sulphur Springs (the world’s only drive-in volcano), are more than three hundred thousand years old!
In fact, the oldest recorded rocks found at the island’s volcanic centre, located near the coast at Jalousie inthe town of Soufriere, are estimated to be between five and six million years old!
The island’s famous twin Pitons, Petit and Gros Piton, are much younger by comparison, formed only about two to three hundred thousand years ago.
While the volcanoes of St. Lucia have been dormant for some time, there have been some notable eruptions in recorded history. The last was in 1766 and was considered to be a minor eruption that simply covered the surrounding area in a layer of ash.
Because the Soufriere volcanoes are still active, there is a potential for future eruptions, with scenarios ranging from a steam eruption at the famed Sulphur Springs, where visitors enjoy relaxing dips in the medicinal hot mud baths, to a magmatic eruption from the Quailbou Caldera, which is quite unlikely. A steam eruption, the most likely scenario, would likely be a very small one and would only affect Sulphur Springs.
The St. Lucia volcanoes are incredibly interesting, both to learn about and especially to see. The St. Lucia Piton Mountains provide one of the most picturesque parts of the island, as well as one of the most fantastic hiking opportunities, with the views from the top unmatched by almost any in the world. If you have the chance to visit the Soufriere Volcanic Centre, it is certain to be an experience you will never forget!
In fact, the oldest recorded rocks found at the island’s volcanic centre, located near the coast at Jalousie inthe town of Soufriere, are estimated to be between five and six million years old!
The island’s famous twin Pitons, Petit and Gros Piton, are much younger by comparison, formed only about two to three hundred thousand years ago.
While the volcanoes of St. Lucia have been dormant for some time, there have been some notable eruptions in recorded history. The last was in 1766 and was considered to be a minor eruption that simply covered the surrounding area in a layer of ash.
Because the Soufriere volcanoes are still active, there is a potential for future eruptions, with scenarios ranging from a steam eruption at the famed Sulphur Springs, where visitors enjoy relaxing dips in the medicinal hot mud baths, to a magmatic eruption from the Quailbou Caldera, which is quite unlikely. A steam eruption, the most likely scenario, would likely be a very small one and would only affect Sulphur Springs.
The St. Lucia volcanoes are incredibly interesting, both to learn about and especially to see. The St. Lucia Piton Mountains provide one of the most picturesque parts of the island, as well as one of the most fantastic hiking opportunities, with the views from the top unmatched by almost any in the world. If you have the chance to visit the Soufriere Volcanic Centre, it is certain to be an experience you will never forget!
