The Kawah Ijen Volcano Flows and Burns with Blue Fire
Eric Westcott — April 3, 2014 — World
References: news.nationalgeographic & all-that-is-interesting
Unlike your typical volcano, the Kawah Ijen Volcano flows with sulfur instead of lava. With their destructive force, volcanoes are generally something to stay as far away from as possible. Instead of staying away from this volcano, though, people flock towards it to witness the spectacular blue fire.
The sulfur from the Kawah Ijen Volcano is so hot that it flows as a liquid. When the light from the fire hits the smoke being produced by the sulfur, you find yourself looking at an eerie blue fog. When the sulfur burns beside someone holding a flare, you can truly see how blue the fire is actually burning. Seeing a river of blue fire is a marvel that you would think to only find in fantasy films. It appears that the earth still has marvels to show us.
The sulfur from the Kawah Ijen Volcano is so hot that it flows as a liquid. When the light from the fire hits the smoke being produced by the sulfur, you find yourself looking at an eerie blue fog. When the sulfur burns beside someone holding a flare, you can truly see how blue the fire is actually burning. Seeing a river of blue fire is a marvel that you would think to only find in fantasy films. It appears that the earth still has marvels to show us.
Trend Themes
1. Volcano Tourism - The popularity of visiting unique and mesmerizing volcanoes opens the opportunity for tourist industries to invest in volcano tours and natural disaster education travel packages
2. Alternative Energy Extraction - Instead of traditional lava flows, industry can explore the potential of using sulfur and other low-impact materials for renewable and sustainable energy sources.
3. Blue Flame Photography - The emergence of blue flame photography and its growing popularity on social media can be capitalized by professional and amateur photographers for profit and artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Tourism industries can cater to the increasing popularity of volcano tourism with the aim of creating a sustainable and education-focused experience for visitors.
2. Renewable Energy - Companies working on the development of alternative energy sources can explore the potential of using sulfur and other materials like the Kawah Ijen to produce low-impact renewable energy.
3. Photography - The emergence of blue flame photography can create business opportunities for professional and amateur photographers, offering specialized photography tours, workshops, and print sales.
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