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Orakei Korako Geothermal Area

This geothermal area in the Taupo Volcanic Zone on New Zealand's North Island is a colorful feast for the senses. It has it all—bubbling mud pots, silica terraces, microbial mats, and multiple geysers.
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  • Microbial mats

    Microbial mats

    These colorful layers are made up of microbes that thrive in the hot water of the geothermal area.

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